Search

• SPED 7060: Assist Tech Literature Instruc

  1.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  The course will focus on meeting the diverse literacy needs of learners through appropriate assistive technologies (AT) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). A variety of AT will be discussed as well as principles of UDL. Students will explore current research and best practices by designing instruction that incorporates AT. Prerequisites: READ/SPED 7050
  ShareSPED 7060 - Assist Tech Literature Instruc

• SPED 7063: Written/Visual Exp Exc Reader

  1.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course presents evidence-based practices for enhancing the writing and visual literacy of elementary and secondary students. It also presents effective strategies for teaching writing to multilingual students with special needs
  ShareSPED 7063 - Written/Visual Exp Exc Reader

• SPED 7065: Instruct Design Exp Readers

  1.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course provides study in the components of evidence-based practices (EBP) for teaching reading. Students will explore EBP, including Applied Behavior Analysis, and investigate the identification, selection, and implementation of EBPs as well as evaluate the effectiveness of EBP in meeting the needs of every learner. Prerequisite: READ/SPED 7050
  ShareSPED 7065 - Instruct Design Exp Readers

• SPED 7070: Adv Struct Lang Teach Prac I

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This is the first of two practicum courses that focus on the planning and implementation of multisensory structured language lessons. Lessons are based on Orton-Gillingham principles and reflect a direct, explicit, sequential, systematic, cumulative, and intensive approach to language instruction. During a series of observed lessons, candidates receive individualized feedback from university personnel. Prerequisites: READ 7000, 7010, 7020, 7040, 7050
  ShareSPED 7070 - Adv Struct Lang Teach Prac I

• SPED 7080: Adv Struct Lang Teach Prac II

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This is the second of two practicum courses that focus on the planning and implementation of multisensory structured language lessons. Candidates receive additional experience planning and implementing direct, explicit, sequential, systematic, cumulative language lessons that are based on Orton-Gillingham principles. During a series of observed lessons, university personnel provide individualized feedback Prerequisites: READ 7000, 7010, 7020, 7040, 7050
  ShareSPED 7080 - Adv Struct Lang Teach Prac II

• SPED 7100: Comm, Behavior, and Instr ASD

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This introductory course provides a foundation in understanding and addressing the unique and complex challenges individuals on the autism spectrum face in their learning, development and social experiences.
  ShareSPED 7100 - Comm, Behavior, and Instr ASD

• SPED 7200: Life Trans & Partners ASD

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This seminar is designed to offer rigorous exploration and critical analysis of contemporary issues influencing the lifelong learning, development and socio-cultural experiences of people on the autism spectrum. The course addresses core professional competencies in autism-related knowledge and practice: (1) transition, vocational and independent living; (2) sexuality; (3) family support and partnerships; (4) school and community partnerships; and (5) professional literacy and leadership.
  ShareSPED 7200 - Life Trans & Partners ASD

• SPED 7250: High Incidence Disabilities

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is about individualizing instruction for students with mild and moderate disabilities. It involves designing basic instructional sequences, utilizing behavioral objectives, matching technology, learner and goal characteristics, identifying appropriate instructional strategies, and evaluating the effectiveness of instruction.
  ShareSPED 7250 - High Incidence Disabilities

• SPED 7300: Navigating Social World ASD

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This seminar is designed to provide preparation in methods to enhance socialization, communication and imagination in diverse learners with ASD. The course merges the theoretical understanding of the triad of impairments as defining features of autism with practical modes of assessment and intervention.
  ShareSPED 7300 - Navigating Social World ASD

• SPED 7450: Low Incidence Disabilities

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Focuses on individualizing instruction for individuals with low incidence disorders. Includes desgining basic instructional sequences, utilizing behavioral objectives, technology, learner and goal characteristics, identifying appropriate instructional strategies, and evaluating the effectiveness of instruction.
  ShareSPED 7450 - Low Incidence Disabilities