ELED 3100 - Characteristics of Students with Special Needs for Elementary Education

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation Progam
Co-requisite: ELED 3400A AND ELED 3400B
This course presents a comprehensive examination of the cognitive, physical, socio-emotional, socio-economic, cultural, racial, linguistic, and gender characteristics of elementary learners with exceptionalities. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the historical, social, political, economic, cultural and legal foundations of special education including dyslexia and other related disorders 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. Students must earn a grade of “B” or better in this course in order to meet the special education requirement of Georgia House Bill No. 671 and to be recommended for educator certification in Georgia.