Apr 19, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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EDTE 8720 - Critical Issues and Current Trends in Special Education


Examination of the most salient issues and questions facing the field of special education. Divergent perspectives regarding these challenges that currently confront the profession will be analyzed and evaluated, investigated, and collectively discussed along with trends that are profoundly altering both the manner in which special education teachers and administrators are professionally prepared, as well as the means by which children with diverse learning needs are delivered instruction in public school settings, with particular attention being given to the special challenges facing special educators and administrators in the delivery of quality services within limited resource environments

Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Analyze and debate current trends and issues from multiple perspectives
  • Analyze and synthesize literature and research in special education (historical and current) and its impact on special education teacher preparation



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