Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: TEACHING DIVERSE LEARNERS

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Language of Instruction: Taught in English

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course offers pedagogies for learners who have different ways of seeing the world, different experiences, and different learning needs. A variety of teaching methods and strategies help special needs students, gifted and talented students and English language learners succeed in the classroom. This course also addresses effective communication in ARDS, LPACS, and staffing within classrooms. Students learn about the support personnel who can assist the classroom teacher. Required for certification. This course requires five hours of observation in a local secondary school. Additional assignments are required beyond those for EDUC 320. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EDUC 320. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for EDUC 520 if student has credit for EDUC 320.