MCCCD Program Description

Methods in Special Education

Course: EDU226

First Term: 2012 Summer I

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: School-based experiences relating to the understanding of and teaching strategies for exceptional learners with mild/moderate mental retardation, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, physical disabilities and/or other health related impairments. Provides opportunities for students to apply learning in the classroom. Includes current research findings related to the application and learning in Special Education methods. Approved school- based practicum required.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Create and maintain professional and productive relationships with exceptional learners. (I) 2. Use interviews, observations, and file review to collect and report data in the completion of behavioral assessments and academic study. (II) 3. Demonstrate knowledge of formal and informal assessment of exceptional learners. (III) 4. Design Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for exceptional learners in collaboration with other educators. (IV) 5. Critique and analyze current research findings in special education. (V) 6. Plan, teach, and evaluate individual and group lessons for exceptional learners. (V) 7. Design, implement, and evaluate behavior management plans for exceptional learners. (VI) 8. Design, implement, and evaluate individualized transition plans for exceptional learners. (VII) 9. Demonstrate interpersonal collaborative skills with colleagues and other strategic partners in the education of exceptional learners. (VIII) 10. Cite the community and other academic resources available to students and professionals in the field of special education. (IX) 11. Prepare a lesson plan. (X) 12. Teach a lesson. (X, XI) 13. Participate as a volunteer teacher aide. (XI) 14. Summarize the practicum experience. (XI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Student Teacher Relationships A. Professional Concerns B. Productivity Considerations C. Establishment D. Maintenance II. Data Collection A. Behavioral Assessments 1. Interviews 2. Observations 3. File Review B. Academic Study 1. Interviews 2. Observations 3. File Review III. Disability Assessments A. Formal B. Informal IV. Individualized Education Programs A. Process B. Components C. Related Services D. Collaboration V. Instructional Methods A. Research B. Individual 1. Planning 2. Provision 3. Evaluation C. Group 1. Planning 2. Provision 3. Evaluation VI. Behavior Management Plans A. Design B. Implementation C. Evaluation VII. Adult Life Role Transition Plans A. Design B. Implementation C. Evaluation VIII. Collaboration Strategies A. Educators 1. Administration 2. Faculty 3. Staff B. Parents C. Community Agencies D. Professional Organizations IX. Resource Awareness A. Student Resources 1. Primary 2. Secondary B. Professional Resources 1. Primary 2. Secondary X. Lesson Plans A. Preparation B. Objectives C. Teaching Procedures D. Learning Activities E. Material F. Assessments G. Remedial Activities H. Enrichment Activities XI. Practicum Experience A. Classroom Observation B. Classroom Participation C. Reflection

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/24/2012

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.