SPED 3100 - Special Education Learners and Learning Environment

(4) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation
Co-requisite: SPED 3300
This course presents a comprehensive examination of the cognitive, physical, socio-emotional, socio-economic, cultural, racial, linguistic and gender characteristics of students with exceptionalities. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the historical, social, political, economic, cultural and legal foundations of special education and services to students with exceptionalities. Candidates will explore the characteristics of effective learning environments and identify classroom management strategies that promote a classroom setting that is ethical, respectful, welcoming, safe, rigorous, relevant, and adapted for a variety of learners. Candidates will be introduced to classroom technologies for use in a digital learning environment.