EDUC 023A. Special Education: Adolescents with Special Needs

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the educational and emotional issues faced by adolescents with disabilities. We will explore aspects of identity development and experiences of adolescents with disabilities, as well as frameworks used to understand disability and special education. We will also begin to practice strategies useful for supporting students with disabilities and creating accessible classrooms. Students will complete a 15-hour practicum in a setting for adolescents with special needs. This course is a complement to EDUC23, Adolescence and EDUC026, Special Education.
Prerequisite: (or concurrently) EDUC 026 or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: EDUC 023 can be taken concurrently
0.5 credit.
Spring 2022. Phuong.
Spring 2023. Phuong.
Spring 2024. Phuong.
Catalog chapter: Educational Studies
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/educational-studies

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