7000

Prerequisite: Admission into program. Critical discussion of contemporary trends and issues impacting the education of individuals with disabilities.

Prerequisite: Admission into program. Analysis of literature related to contemporary issues impacting the education of individuals with disabilities.

Prerequisite: Admission to Special Education program. This course provides a foundation in evidence based practice, literature synthesis, and professional writing.

Overview of major designs and research methodologies in the field of special education.

Exploration of classroom applications of literature in selected area of interest that addresses an issue in the education of individuals with disabilities.

Curricular and pedagogical decisions are influenced by many variables, which educators consider almost simultaneously as they make thousands of decisions every day. In this course students will explore common pedagogical principles which are relevant to the unique differences between all pupils, while recognizing the need for intense and focused teaching approaches for those receiving special education services. Through an exploration of research and its implementation, students will discover the pedagogical solutions needed to support varying needs.

Faculty and peer review of research proposal to problem solve design and approval issues. Development of final research proposal required.

Under the supervision of a specialist in the field, students will refine and complete an extensive review of the literature for their proposed area of research. Research project design options will also be explored.

This course supplies faculty supervision during implementation of specialist student's research project.

Overview of collaboration theory and techniques with emphasis on applications to creating school learning communities.

Capstone experience through which specialist research project is completed. Dissemination of research results for school improvement is required.