Course Descriptions       ¤ Lewis-Clark State College Catalog   2009-2011

SPECIAL EDUCATION
(EDUCATION DIVISION)

Subject Number Min.
Cr.
Max.
Cr.
Description
SE-320 UNDERSTANDING THE LITERACY PROCESSES 3   Develops students' theoretical understanding of
      the processes of literacy learning. Implications
      for meaningful instruction with regard to phonics
      and other cueing systems are emphasized. Practical
      experience at a local elementary school is an
      important component. Required for all elementary
      education majors and for reading
      minor/endorsement. Pre-requisite: Admission to the
      Elementary or Secondary Teacher Education Program.
      Co-requisite: RE 319. Cross-listed with RE 320.
 
SE-322 INCLUSION STRATEGIES K-12 3   Designing strategies for teaching and assisting
      individuals with learning differences or
      disabilities in school settings. Emphasizes
      standards of performance related to teaching and
      team responsibilities of professionals working to
      assist students with individual strengths or
      needs.
      Pre-requisite: Admission to Teacher Education
      Program or permission of instructor.
SE-324 ASSESSMENT OF LITERACY DEVELOPMENT 3   Develops student's abilities in assessing the
      reading and writing skills of K-12 students.
      Emphasis is placed on 1) the importance of
      aligning assessment with current views of literacy
      learning theory, and the goals of state/district
      curricula; 2) the role of assessment in
      determining student's strengths and weaknesses so
      that sound instructional decisions can be made in
      helping students develop strategies that increase
      their effectiveness as readers and writers, 3) the
      development of assessment strategies that meet the
      needs of students from diverse populations, and 4)
      the connection between technology and literacy
      growth. Pre-requisite: Admission to the Elementary
      or Secondary Teacher Education Program and
      successful completion of RE/SE 320. Co-requisite:
      RE/SE 325-Field Experience in Education II.
      Cross-listed with RE 324.
 
SE-325 FIELD EXPERIENCE II 1   Students will demonstrate the ability to utilize
      assessment strategies presented and practiced in
      RE/SE 324-Assessment of Literacy Development.- in
      elementary classroom settings. Concurrent
      enrollment in RE/SE 324-Assessment of Literacy
      Development required. Pre-requisite: Admission to
      the Elementary or Secondary Teacher Education
      Program. Co-requisite: RE/SE 324-Assessment in
      Literacy Development. Cross listed with RE 325.
 
SE-332 INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENT 3   The study and application of models and techniques
      of diagnosis and educational assessment used in
      identifying, classifying, planning for,
      monitoring, and evaluating individuals with
      disabilities and educational programs.
      Co-requisite: SE 335.
 
SE-333 INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION 3   Instructional design and planning for teaching
      individuals with disabilities or learning needs.
      Emphasizes standards of instructional practice for
      motor, cognitive, academic and functional life
      skills.
 
SE-334 INDIVIDUALIZED MOTIVATION 3   Motivational planning for teaching individuals
      with disabilities or special needs. Emphasizes
      standards of practice related to planning and
      managing the teaching learning environment, and
      managing student behavior and social interaction
      skills.
SE-335 SPECIAL EDUCATION FIELD EXPERIENCE 1   Individualized and small group instruction
      experiences involving students with disabilities.
      Emphasizes standards of performance related to
      basic, social interaction, motor and functional
      skills development. Graded P/F only.
SE-390 DIRECTED STUDY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 1 12  
SE-394 INTERNSHIP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 1 12  
SE-399 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP 1 3  
SE-407 ADAPTIVE TEACHING 6-12 2   Approaches to adapting curriculum, instruction and
      evaluation for students with learning difficulties
      in the secondary schools. Emphasis will be on
      motivation and alternative learning environments.
      Practical experiences are integrated into the
      course. Pre-requisite: Admission to the Secondary
      Teacher Education Program.
 
SE-428 ADAPTIVE TEACHING I 1   Approaches to adapting learning environments and
      motivation for students with learning differences
      or disabilities. Emphasizes standards of
      performance related to learning differences and
      adapting environments. Pre-requisite: Admission to the Elementary Teacher Education Program.
       
SE-431 ADAPTIVE TEACHING II 1   Approaches to adapting curriculum, instruction and
      assessments for students with learning differences
      or disabilities. Emphasizes standards of practices
      related to disabilities and adaptive instruction.
      Pre-requisite: Admission to the Elementary Teacher
      Education Program.
SE-467 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND RECREATION FOR 3   Study of the categories of exceptionality.
  INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS     Socio-cultural dimensions of learning and teaching
      are examined. Strategies for teaching and
      assisting individuals with special needs and a
      wide variety of abilities in sport and physical
      activity. Includes field experiences with Special
      Olympics, physical and occupational therapists,
      and adapted physical educators in schools.
      Cross-listed with KIN 467.
SE-477 CONSULTING WITH PARENTS AND 2   Theory and practice of consulting with parents of
PROFESSIONALS     students with disabilities. Emphasizes standards
      of performance related to communication,
      collaborative partnerships, professional and
      ethical practices.
SE-484 SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP 6   Individualized planning and instruction in
      resource or inclusion programs for students with
      disabilities. Emphasizes standards of performance
      integrating knowledge and skills required for the
      CEC Common Core of Knowledge and Skills Essential
      for All Beginning Special Education Teachers.
      Graded on pass/fail basis. Fee required.
      Pre-requisite: Admission to the Elementary or
      Secondary Teacher Education Program.
      Graded P/F only.
SE-490 DIRECTED STUDY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 1 12  
SE-491 WORKSHOP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 1 12  
SE-492 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 1 12  
SE-494 INTERNSHIP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 1 12  
SE-495 PRACTICUM IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 1 12  
SE-496 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN SPECIAL 1 12  
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