MGED 3300 - Characteristics of Students with Special Needs for Middle Grades Education

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Eduator Preparation Program
Co-requisite: MGED 3400A AND MGED 3400B
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. Students must earn a grade of “B” or better in order to meet the special education requirement of Georgia House Bill No. 671 and be recommended for educator certification in Georgia.