EDUC 429 - Intro to Exceptional Learners

This course consists of an examination of typical and atypical human development from the prenatal stage through adulthood. Developmental stages and their implications for learning are explored along with developmental abnormalities associated with various disabilities and risk factors. Instructional planning that is appropriate to individual student needs will be discussed and candidates will learn how to create an educational environment that is conducive to learning and development. Content will include cultural and environmental factors which impact development. Candidates will also learn how to communicate and collaborate with families regarding the implications of disability for developmental progression. Fieldwork required.

Pre-req: Junior standing or above
Cross-listed with EDUC 529
3 credits