EDEX 569 - Education of Persons with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Learning Disabilities, or Brain Injury

Credits: 3
Dual-Listed Class
Focuses on major theoretical positions regarding etiology of emotional/behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, and brain injury; definition and identification of the populations; and educational approaches. The course will review research in the field, including current issues, trends, educational practices, and services. Throughout the course, a variety of instructional approaches (e.g., cooperative learning, simulations, role-playing) will be used to facilitate acquisition of new knowledge and skills. Students are expected to develop presentations using Internet resources and PowerPoint format.