INED 6411:A Strength-Based Perspective of Students with Exceptionalities

1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: INED 6410
This course prepares candidates to work collaboratively with families and school personnel to have a positive impact on the educational, social and behavioral development of all students, including those with a full range of exceptionalities, in a diverse society. It focuses on knowledge of legislative mandates for serving exceptional students, characteristics of exceptionality, best practices in facilitating teaching and learning, and accountability through assessment of outcomes. Part 2 gives candidates a thorough understanding of the exceptionality areas recognized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The most common characteristics of each exceptionality area and students who are gifted will be explained and classroom strategies for each will be explored. Candidates will be able to recognize common characteristics and will be able to plan for educational access for each. This course, along with INED 6410 and INED 6412, fulfills Georgia HB 671 requirement. Pre-requisite: Admission to the MAT program.