EDEX 321 - Methods of Teaching Language Arts to Persons with Disabilities

Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3

Prerequisite: EDEX 111
Description: A review of typical and atypical characteristics of learners with disabilities in relationship to the language arts. Examines issues related to the preparation and execution of units of instruction in language arts for persons with mental and/or physical disabilities as well as issues and practices related to students who are English language learners. Stresses the use of diagnostic and prescriptive approaches to the integration of language arts across the curriculum with an emphasis on reading.