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Fall 2026 Lecture Experiential Upper Division
This course is designed to broaden student understanding of disability by exploring across related fields including disability studies, neurodiversity, speech language development, and behavioral characteristics. The goal of this seminar is for students to make connections between special education theory and practice and theories and views of disability beyond special education. Through lecture, discussion, and reflection, students will learn about the construct of disability and how individual strengths, needs, services, and supports extend across the lifespan and beyond the special education classroom.
Learning Outcomes1Identify key theories on disability and describe practices for how these theories can influence teacher practices across various education field placements.
2Reflect critically on their own learning and the learning of others, gaining insight into themselves, into teaching/learning, and into issues of diversity, equity and social justice.
3Complete a minimum of 20 hours in the required field experience setting.
4Demonstrate professional attitudes and conduct that facilitate learning and convey a positive image of the education profession.
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