NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

366 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS from early childhood to adulthood in the area of Language development. Impact of inclusion and alternate strategies for delivery of services in the mainstream for exceptional language learners is investigated. In addition to class meetings, a minimum of ten (10) hours of field experience is required. Prerequisites EDUC 3330, EDUC 3350, EDUC 3360, and GKEP, GKMP, GKRP, GKSP. ESED 3550 Vocational/Functional Life Skills (3 credits) Personal and social skills for exceptional learners are stressed through emphasis on employability skills, career awareness and transition planning for adult living. Teaching major competencies necessary from kindergarten through adulthood in the areas of vocational and social needs are explored and applied. In addition to class meetings, a minimum of ten (10) hours of field experience is required. PRE-REQUISITES: EDUC 3330, EDUC 3350, EDUC 3360, and GKEP, GKMP, GKRP, GKSP. ESED 3561 Families, Professionals, and Exceptionality (3 credits) A study of theory, research, and best practices related to family-professional partnerships from both general and special education is conducted. Families are studied as interactive systems from a multicultural perspective. Concepts and techniques of developing empowerment through collaboration are discussed and applied for it is through such partnerships that reliable alliances develop. In addition to class meetings, a minimum of 10 hours of observation and participation in a field setting is required. Prerequisite/s: ESOL 3340, EDUC 3330, and EDUC 3350. ESED 3570 Foundations of Learning Disabilities (3 credits) A study in the fundamental knowledge in the field of specific learning disabilities. Concepts, theories, characteristics, causes of specific learning disabilities as well as assessment and teaching methods are presented to the teacher candidate. Pre-requisites: EDUC 3330, EDUC 3350, EDUC 3360, and ESOL 3340. ESED 4320 Classroom Management for Typical and Atypical Learners in the Multicultural Classroom (3 credits) This course examines classroom management as the interrelationship of appropriate curricula, methods, materials, student behavior, family factors, and teacher behavior from culturally diverse perspectives. Additionally, this course addressed the classroom management needs of students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (EBD), focusing on the history, identification, and screening/ evaluation approaches. Academic and data-based ethical behavioral strategies for intervention are discussed and applied. A minimum of 10 hours of field experience in a classroom is required. This course is ESOL infused. ESED 4360 Classroom Procedures for Emotional/ Behavioral Disorders (3 credits) This course addresses information about learners with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (EBD). The nature, history of the problem and relevant conceptual approaches are presented along with specific identification, screening and evaluation techniques. Additionally, factors related to family, school and culture are emphasized within a social systems perspective. Finally, academic and behavioral strategies for intervention are discussed and applied. In addition to class meetings, a minimum of 10 hours of observation and participation in a clinical setting are required. Prerequisites: EDUC 3330, EDUC 3350, ESED 3530, ESED 3535, and ESED 3540. ESED 4530 Classroom Procedures for the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled (3 credits) Emphasis is placed on instructional strategies for teaching students who are intellectually and developmentally disabled. The development, implementation and evaluation of individualized educational plans are stressed. Special approaches to teaching functional skills, developmental programming, and data based management for students ranging in age from kindergarten through high school are investigated and applied. In addition to class meetings, a minimum of ten (10) hours of clinical experience is required. PREREQUISITES: EDUC 3330, EDUC 3350, ESED 4320, and ESED 3535. ESED 4550 Methods and Teaching Materials for Teaching SLD Learners (3 credits) Emphasis is placed on instructional strategies for teaching students with specific learning disabilities. Specialized approaches to teaching basic skills and adaptation of curriculum and materials for students ranging in age from kindergarten through high school are investigated and applied. In addition to class meetings, a minimum of 10 hours of observation and participation in a field setting is required. This course has a mandatory university supervision component of the field experiences. This class will have a supervised lesson plan demonstration in the field placement. Prerequisites: EDUC 3330, EDUC 3350, ESED 4320, ESED 3570, and ESED 3535. ESED 4570 Exceptional Student Education Internship (12 credits) This course for Exceptional Student Education majors offers a comprehensive review and practical application of educational philosophy, methods, and strategies through a 12-week clinical experience (internship) consisting of 450 hours that includes coursework and seminars. The central coursework is composed of a 12-week clinical experience, with the concurrent seminar serving as a supportive and reinforcing component. During the seminar sessions, the teacher candidate will explore, in depth, such topics as school board rules, regulations and