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The analysis of current research in regards to the definition, characteristics, and methodology unique to learners with mild disabilities and the interplay between the learner, the teacher, the family, the school environment, peers, and the community are the focal points of this course. The current policy and practices are examined in relation to the current research and the provision of exceptional needs services. This course also addresses instruction at the university level. Candidates will develop an understanding of adults as learners and appropriate instructional strategies, the incorporation of professional standards, and a biblical perspective of the course content.

In this course a historical study of social activism, legislation, and court cases that effected the provision of services to students with disabilities and the impact of these changes within the local school setting will be research and examined. Course content and research focuses not only on understanding relevant federal, state, and local procedures for implementing effective programs for students with exceptional needs, but also on understanding the desirability of these procedures from a biblical and current social perspective. In addition, there will be a focus on the components of adult instruction at the university level. The content and activities include an understanding of adult instructional strategies and the incorporation of professional standards.

This course examines current research addressing instructional practices and methodologies that permit effective behavioral management of learners with mild disabilities in various settings. There is a focus on evaluating the research on various techniques and methods on social skills, management of behavior and the environment in relation to addressing the diversity of student needs. This course also addresses instruction at the university level. Candidates will develop an understanding of adults as learners and appropriate instructional strategies, the incorporation of professional standards, and a biblical perspective of the course content.

This course examines and compares current research and theory concerning the issues in the construction of and the application of formal and informal assessments and the K-12 classroom learning. Emphasis is also placed on the interpretation of assessment data and their implications in designing educational experiences for learners with mild exceptional needs. Candidates will develop an understanding of adults as learners and appropriate instructional strategies, the incorporation of professional standards, and a biblical perspective of the course content.

Methods and materials which focus on educational needs of all learners with mild disabilities are the focus of this course. This course examines the current research and theories on the instructional and curricular approaches that accommodate the academic, social, cognitive, communication, and physical needs of learners with disabilities. Theoretical perspectives will be the foundation for informed, knowledgeable teaching practice. Incorporated into the course content are the theories and application of adult learning strategies and the professional standards for teachers of children with exceptional needs through a biblical perspective.

This course focuses on the development of university level instructors with skills to supervise non-licensed teacher candidates, who are on emergency permits in mild interventions, with instruction in their practical application of program knowledge, skills and dispositions as well as an assessment of their growth in Teacher as Developer domains. The course content and activities include understanding and application of adult learning strategies and the incorporation of professional standards, to provide a biblical perspective of Teacher as Developer.

This course focuses on the developmental nature of reading abilities for students with mild disabilities, regardless of whether those students are in a self-contained or inclusive setting. Scientifically based research is used to form the framework for various cognitive learning theories as they apply specifically to reading skills. The course content and activities include understanding and application of adult learning strategies and the incorporation of professional standards, to provide a biblical perspective of the content areas.

This course focuses on the development of university level instructors with skills to supervise non-licensed teacher candidates, in mild interventions, with instruction in their practical application of program knowledge, skills and dispositions as well as an assessment of their growth in Teacher as Developer domains. The course content and activities include understanding and application of adult learning strategies and the incorporation of professional standards, to provide a biblical perspective of Teacher as Developer.