Courses
Special Education
5501. Learning Environments (3
s.h.)
Examination of the context in which exceptional persons learn.
Consideration of the influence of multiculturalism, the family,
school, social agencies, the media, courts, laws and forces
such as inclusion as they affect the learning environment.
(Inclusive School Practices.)
5511. Managing Learning
Environments (3 s.h.)
Provides students with the knowledge of a range of alternative
management techniques appropriate for facilitating learning
in classrooms, within families and in other environments. Multicultural
aspects of learning environments are considered. (Inclusive
School Practices.)
5512. Methods and Curriculum (3
s.h.)
An introduction to the appropriate assessment and teaching
of persons with disabilities at a variety of age levels. Particular
emphasis placed upon the modification of the basic school curriculum.
(Inclusive School Practices.)
5521. Issues in Social,
Emotional, and Physical Development (3
s.h.)
The nature, developmental problems, assessment, and educational
intervention of physical, perceptual, motor, and socio-emotional
problems are studied. Field application including observations,
interviews, and trial interventions are required. (Inclusive
School Practices.)
5522. Cognition, Language,
and Literacy (3 s.h.)
Deals with the following aspects of language and cognitive
development: nature and theory, multicultural aspects, normal
acquisition and development, problems in development, assessment
and intervention strategies. An attempt is made to link theory
and practice. (Inclusive School Practices.)
5611. Total Inclusion
Seminar (3 s.h.)
Course content focuses on inclusive practices in school, community,
and employment settings for students with various degrees of
disability.
5666. Inclusive School
Practices (3 s.h.)
School restructuring efforts that are occurring nationwide
are examined and established practices to accommodating students
with a range of abilities are discussed.
8701. Proseminar in Individual Differences (3 s.h.)
8711. Seminar in Special
Education Research (3 s.h.)
Permission of the instructor required. A seminar on problems
of research as applied to special education.
8741. Seminar in Exceptionalities (6
s.h.)
Current trends, problems, and issues in special education,
teacher education, research, and administration.
8742. Seminar in Exceptionalities (6
s.h.)
Current trends, problems, and issues in special education,
teacher education, research, and administration.
9187. Practicum in Special
Education (6 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Spec. Ed. 590, fall practicum
for full-time students.
For education majors or non-education majors who have completed
590. Temple will place students at a site. One-half day of
practice teaching, five days each week for the full semester.
9287. Practicum in Special
Education (6 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Spec Ed. 590, Spring practicum
for full-time students.
Course description and prerequisites are the same as those
for Special Ed. 591.
9387. Practicum in Special
Education (6 s.h.)
Full-time summer practicum. Temple provides the practicum site.
Five full days (mornings and afternoons) of practice teaching
each week for the full summer semester.
0400. Education and Psychology
of Students with Disabilities (3
s.h.)
Introductory course in Special Education. Emphasis upon psychological
and educational factors relative to exceptional individuals
including students labeled mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed,
gifted, learning disabled, and sensory impaired. (Inclusive
School Practices.)
0523. Advanced Methods
and Curriculum for Persons with Disabilities (3
s.h.)
Emphasis is placed on utilizing information gained in previous
courses in determining assessment strategies as well as teaching
methodology, techniques, and materials for the individual with
disabilities. Specific learning characteristics and individual
learning styles are considered. Practices that promote the
full inclusion of students are emphasized. (Inclusive School
Practices.)
0550. Disability Rights
and Culture (3 s.h.)
Course examines the history, legal, and legislative issues
in disability rights and empowerment issues in the disabilities
communities. (Inclusive School Practices.)
0561. Effective Collaboration
in Inclusive School Settings (3
s.h.)
For pre-referral and post-referral pupil assistance personnel
to develop communication, collaboration, and consultative skills
with classroom teachers and other team members. (Inclusive
School Practices.)
0589. Research and Evaluation
in Developmental Disabilities (3
s.h.)
Students are introduced to current research practices, legislation,
and evaluation procedures in the field of developmental disabilities.
Focus will be policy-relevant and consumer satisfaction research.
(Inclusive School Practices.)
0590. Practicum in Special
Education (6 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Prerequisite for students with
no background in education.
Precedes Spec. Ed. 591-592 or 594. Offered during the academic
year and the summer. One-half day practice teaching, five days
each week when taken in the summer.
0601. Seminar in Special
Education (3 s.h.)
A seminar for advanced students to explore in-depth concepts
involving persons with disabilities.
0642. Infants and Young
Children with Disabilities: Issues, Theories, and
Concepts (3 s.h.)
Provides the student with knowledge of how the development
of children with disabilities aged 0-6 takes place. Examines
major intervention models and the assessment of infants and
young children with disabilities.
0891. Internship in Administration
and Supervision in Special Education (3or6
s.h.)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
The student is assigned to an administrative experience with
an administrator of special education. Specific competencies
in administration and supervision are developed.
0893. Internship in Research
in Special Education (6 s.h.)
Prerequisite: completion of research concentration
and permission of instructor.
The student is assigned to participate in special education
research in a university, agency, or school having ongoing
research activity. A full-time position with on-the-job supervision
by Temple staff.
0989. Individual Problems
in Special Education (1-12 s.h.)
Maximum credit, 12 semester hours. Open by permission of the
instructor. Intended to meet the needs of students who desire
to undertake an individual investigation.
0997. Master's Thesis
in Special Education (6 s.h.)
0998. Master's Thesis
in Special Education (6 s.h.)
Updated 11/2008