Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Summer 2019 - EDUC 426 D100

Teaching Children and Youth with Special Needs (4)

Class Number: 4158

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 6 – Aug 2, 2019: Mon, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 8, 2019
    Thu, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Students may be required to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check. 60 units including EDUC 220 or PSYC 250, or EDUC 401/402 or Corequsite: EDUC 403.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the field of special education including studies of the definitional criteria and characteristics of major categories of special need, and the distinctive instructional challenges associated with these categories. The course focuses on the special learning needs of school age students, both elementary and secondary school levels, and emphasizes both the analysis of issues and treatment needs across the array of special needs.

COURSE DETAILS:

Criminal Record Check needed for this section of EDUC 426.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  1. Understand the history and social context surrounding exceptionalities and special education.
  2. Describe the definitional criteria and characteristics of a variety of low-incidence exceptionalities.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of instructional strategies that can support students with these exceptionalities.
  4. Critically reflect on one’s own attitudes and beliefs about including students with special needs in the classroom.

Grading

  • In-class participation 10%
  • Homework/quizzes 30%
  • Reflection papers 20%
  • Exam 40%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

A list of required readings will be provided and made available on Canvas.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Edmunds, A. L., & Edmunds, G. (2018). Special Education in Canada (3rd ed.). Don Mills, Ontario, Canada: Oxford University Press.
ISBN: 9780199026654

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS