EDU 413 - Disability Studies for General Education Teachers

Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course will introduce new teachers to the history of disability through the ages, the relevance of current educational policies to inclusion, technology in the inclusive classroom, intersectionality and its influence upon inclusive practices, working with families, and issues of transition from school to the post-school world. Furthermore, students will learn about the ethical framings of disability and strategies for effectively teaching and including students with disabilities in the general education classroom. Grounded in a disability studies framework, this course encourages students to examine their beliefs about disability and the influence of historical and cultural meanings of disability upon their work as teachers. Students will also learn how to create dynamic and inclusive classroom cultures, getting to know students, selecting appropriate instructional, lesson planning and assessment strategies (UDL, MTSS, RTI), co-teaching, IEPs, 504 plans, IDEIA, and promoting an inclusive school culture.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): EDU 415 and Elementary Education major