This course will explore the personal and developmental support role as teacher, educational assistant, job coach and community facilitator for people who have an intellectual disability in various school, work, community, and home environments. The course emphasizes an integrated and collaborative educational/learning approach. Students will learn classroom practices that enhance competencies for students and adult learners, with focus on assessment, instructional approaches, and specific teaching strategies. Emphasis will be on evidence based educational strategies for diverse learners and the development of written teaching/lesson plans. The students will learn about curriculum that focuses on youth transition, work, life in the community, augmentative communication, core curriculum adaptations and modifications for individual learner needs, and technology enhanced learning.
Credits:
3