SPEDU502

Course Description

This course is designed to cover methods, approaches, tools and scales used to identify the special needs, developing formal and institutional screening tools for diagnoses and assessment. Class sessions will feature discussions, cooperative learning activities, and lecture presentations and will provide opportunities to actively engage in learning the various types of assessment along with the ability to select or design and implement the appropriate assessment tool. Authentic assessment strategies, specifically designed to support and inform instruction are the hallmark of best practices in special education. The expert teacher also analyzes evaluation data to make informed decisions about student progress.

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