3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Upper Division
Students will learn evidence based instructional strategies for students with disabilities. The key components of systematic and explicit instruction will be explored. Students will learn how to use explicit instructional strategies to foster engagement and motivation. Methods for implementing systematic instruction across academic, functional, communication, social, and behavior goals will be addressed. Additionally, implementation in a variety of settings including 1:1, small group, and large group settings will be explored. Planning for generalization and maintenance of skills will also be addressed.
Learning Outcomes1Contrast and compare a range of pedagogical models (e.g. Constructivist, Cognitive, Behavioral, etc) in special education.
2Use formative and summative assessment to identify students current level of performance and inform instructional planning and decision making.
3Identify instructional strategies necessary for promoting engagement, motivation, and opportunities to respond.
4Identify components of systematic instruction.
5Identify and implement a variety of strategies necessary for preparing the setting to support learning.
6Demonstrate understanding of how to use flexible grouping to meet individual and large group needs.
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