SPE 160F Field Experience for SPE 160 Introduction to Special Education (1 credit)

SPE 200/200F Teaching in Inclusive Environments (f. SPE 2141) (3 Credits

The focus of this course is on the developing of skills dealing with effective inclusive classroom management and creating classroom climate conducive to student achievement. It provides comprehensive coverage of a variety of discipline models to aid candidates in building systems and conceptual models of total discipline based on their underlying theories; emphasizes activities promoting positive behavioral supports; increases pupil motivation; applies methods for establishing cooperative classroom routines, procedures, and practices; organizes the environment, including school wide, classroom, and individual supports; measures and reports progress.

This course of study will focus on the unique needs of students as well as the development of proactive approaches to classroom and school environments. This will enable teachers to increase the amount of academic learning time in which to address the needs of all students in inclusive classrooms and to increase achievement. In addition, the course study will include a focus on understanding how behaviors are influenced by pedagogical practices.