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The goal of this course is to provide students with a foundational knowledge of the constructs of diversity, equity, and social justice as it relates to organizations and systems. Further, this course is designed to prepare students to be knowledgeable of individual’s biases toward race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, social and economic status, political ideology, age, and how these contribute to forms discrimination and oppression. In addition, this course will expose students to intersection of theories and strategies that can be used to influence positive change in affirming diversity, equity, and social justice in organizations and systems.

College/Department: School of Education/School of Education
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit

The seminar course is designed to develop the student's special education teaching knowledge, skills and abilities through field placement, supervision and reflective practice. Each week, the instructor and students will meet to share experiences, participate in best practice workshops, resource exploration, case study presentations and to reflect on what is being learned while student teaching in classrooms. Students will be required to complete 12 weeks of full time student teaching with increasing responsibilities to simulate the role of the PK-12 special educator. For more than half of the student teaching experience, students will assume full responsibility for the planning and delivery of instruction. Students will be assigned a university supervisor and will observed during the term.

College/Department: School of Education/School of Education
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: EDEX 536 [Min Grade: B] and EDEX 543 [Min Grade: B] and EDEX 549 [Min Grade: B] and EDEX 550 [Min Grade: B] and EDEX 552 [Min Grade: B] and EDEX 555 [Min Grade: B] and EDEX 575 [Min Grade: B] and EDEX 578 [Min Grade: B] and EDEX 568 [Min Grade: B] and EDEX 588 [Min Grade: B] and EDUC 521 [Min Grade: B] and EDUC 515 [Min Grade: B] and EDUC 522 [Min Grade: B]

This course bridges theory and practice, providing hands-on experience in the application of constructivist learning theory to designing and delivering effective classroom experiences.This course has a Stage 1-2 field component, successful completion of the field component is required for recommendation for certification. See SoE Field Placement Office website for all clearance policy and field experience requirements.

College/Department: School of Education/School of Education
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit