Siena Heights University
SED 382 METHODS AND STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING INDIVIDUALS WITH MILD COGNITIVE
IMPAIRMENT 2 During this course , the teacher education student will examine research-based instructional learning programs appropriate for individuals with mild cognitive impairment , K-adult . In addition , teacher education students will design , implement and evaluate age appropriate individual and small group interventions for individuals with mild cognitive impairments based on best practices and research . These interventions will include but not be limited to , academic , daily living skills , prevocational skills , and personal care skills . Accommodations to standard curricula for individuals with mild cognitive impairments in K-12 settings will be studied and practiced . Communication of these to other professionals will be studied and practiced . Assessments ( norm referenced , criterion referenced , and curriculum based ) will be explored and implemented . Discussed in this class will be the construction of ageappropriate environments ( school , work , living , recreation ) that facilitate growth and learning . Teacher education students will explore all factors related to the IEP , RTI , ITP and 504 processes . Required : 20 clock hours in a setting with individuals with cognitive impairment . Prerequisite : Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program and SED 381 Course is offered : WI 2017 , WI 2019
SED 383 METHODS AND STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING INDIVIDUALS WITH MODERATE TO
SEVERE COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT 2 During this course , the teacher education student will examine research-based instructional learning programs for individuals with moderate to severe cognitive impairment . Health and medical issues will be examined and the teacher education student will design and implement a study of age appropriate individual interventions for individuals with moderate to severe cognitive impairment based on best practices and research . Age-appropriate modifications to standard curricula for individuals with cognitive impairment in K-Adult settings will be studied and practiced . The teacher education student will communicate these to other professionals . In addition , the teacher education student will , based on research based models , develop skills at designing , implementing , evaluating programs and adaption techniques and activities for individuals with moderate to severe cognitive impairment . These programs will include but not be limited to academic , daily living skills , prevocational skills , and personal care skills . Assessments , ( norm referenced , criterion referenced , and curriculum based ) will be explored and implemented . Discussed in this class will be the construction of age-appropriate environments that facilitate growth and learning . Teacher education students will learn how the teacher as researcher functions in a classroom . Teacher education students will explore all factors related to the IEP , ITP and 504 processes . Required : 20 clock hours in a setting with individuals with cognitive impairment . Prerequisite : Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program and SED 381 Course is offered : WI 2017 , WI 2019
SED 384 TRANSITION AND CAREER EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH COGNITIVE
IMPAIRMENT 3 The purpose of this course is to provide the teacher education student the information and requirements that focus on transition and career development of individuals with cognitive impairment . The focus is from high school to successful independent community work . The development of required career and transition plans and programs are stressed and a requirement of the course . The programs include employable skills , and work skills , and work experience in both the school environment and the community environment . The teacher education student will learn how to create work environments . Teacher education students will also develop ideas to incorporate prevocational skills and independent living skills into daily lesson plans for all grade levels . Prerequisite : Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program , SED 312 and SED 381 , or permission Course is offered : WI 2017 , WI 2019
SED 385 STRATEGIES FOR FUNDAMENTAL READING AND FUNCTIONAL READING 2 During this course , the teacher education student will examine research based instruction in fundamental and functional reading . Functional and fundamental reading in all domains is covered and practiced . Age appropriate modifications will be implemented . The teacher education student will communicate these to other professionals . In addition , the teacher education student will , based on research models , develop skills at designing , implementing , evaluating programs and adaptation techniques and activities related to fundamental and functional reading for individuals with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities . These reading instructions will include but not be limited to academic , social daily living , and prevocational / vocational skills . Assessments , ( norm referenced , criterion referenced , and curriculum based ) will be explored and implemented . Discussed in this class will be the
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