SPED 353 - Teaching in an Area of High Need

Institution:

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Special Education

Description:

In this course, we will discuss the problem of over representation of individuals from diverse backgrounds in special education and the racial, cultural, and economic concerns of school systems and communities (both domestically and abroad) trying to narrow the opportunity/achievement gap for students.During the semester, students will be analyzing some of the historical, socioeconomic, and political factors school systems in areas of high need confront.Specifically, students will investigate effective instructional and organizational practices, examine home-school connections, and identify possible disparities in available resources for urban and rural schools.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sru.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 738-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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