SPE6053
Methods of Teaching Students with Traumatic Brain Injury (4 Units)
This methodology course prepares Education Specialists for the successful teaching of students with the disability of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Candidates will become familiar with a variety of specific methods and strategies to use in teaching students who have experienced a head injury. Among topics included are the need for frequent evaluation and reevaluation because of the nature and trend of their recovery, especially in the first couple of years after the onset of the injury; determining supplementary aids and services; supporting the functional domains of memory, attention and concentration, executive functioning, self-awareness, and language. This course will examine a comprehensive plan for addressing the long-term effects of TBI requiring interventions to address present and anticipated future needs of the students. Effective instructional strategies are practiced and applied through 30 hours of fieldwork experiences.
SPE6060
Methods of Teaching Students with Orthopedic Impairments (4 Units)
This methodology course provides candidates with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach and engage students with orthopedic disabilities in essential skills including academics, independent living skills, personal independence skills, communication skills, psychosocial skills, and career and vocational experiences. Candidates develop and apply knowledge in adapting teaching techniques and methods of instruction to meet individual needs of students in schools, hospitals, and students’ homes. Emphasis is given to factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of students, as well as the need for low and high assistive technology devices, services, and software applications that facilitate communication. Effective instructional strategies and interventions are practiced and applied through 30 hours of fieldwork experiences.
SPE6061
Early Childhood Special Education Curriculum and Services (4 Units)
This methodology course provides an overview of early childhood special education and the provision of early intervention screening, assessment, planning, family involvement, and inclusive practices for young children with special needs. Candidates will build the skills to understand, analyze, and reflect upon best practices and use sound professional strategies to assist young children. The course will emphasize (a) an ecological approach to assessment of the young child; (b) partnerships with families; (c) the collaborative planning of the IFSP/IEP; and (d) the relationship between assessment and intervention services. Effective instructional strategies are practiced and applied through 30 hours of fieldwork experiences.
APE6057
Adapted Physical Education Methods and Inclusive Strategies (3 Units)
This methodology course equips candidates with the principles, current concepts, and trends in adapted physical education (APE), emphasizing the nature and needs of students with disabilities. This course includes history, relevant legislation, growth and developmental factors, assessments, and individualized education plans related to APE. Effective instructional strategies and safe, appropriate individualized accommodations are practiced and applied through 30 hours of field-related activities.
Prerequisite(s): Competency in Kinesiology via one of these methods: Passage of CSET exams in Physical Education, Single Subject Credential in Physical Education, or 12 units of Physical Education coursework in Kinesiology and Biomechanics (not required to be graduate level).
Corequisite(s): APE 6057CP (A,B,C,D)