SPED 8915 - Assessment, Curriculum, Strategies for Math (focus on PreK- 8)

3 cr.

This course will focus on assessment, curriculum and strategies for teaching mathematics to students with special needs. It will address basic concepts and issues in developing and modifying mathematics curriculum while analyzing current research-based strategies and approaches to instruction. Candidates will utilize information from formal and informal assessments to plan instruction and write components of an IEP. Candidates will explore and become aware of different service delivery models and strategies for meeting the challenges of creating inclusive classrooms that address educational needs for all learners. Lessons are designed to engage all students (including students with moderate disabilities) and are personalized to accommodate diverse learning styles, needs, interests, and levels of readiness of all individuals including those with exceptionalities. Candidates reflect on lessons and use informal assessments to develop new approaches in order to improve teaching and learning. The curriculum presented will be based on The Massachusetts Department of Education Frameworks incorporating the common core standards in mathematics. Required 10 hour pre-practicum.

Prerequisite(s): SPED 7024 or SPED 9120 and SPED 8300