Online Class: Special Education 101
|  | | | Learn the Foundations, Purpose & Challenges of Special Ed | | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $39.00 Course with Online Certificate* = $64.00 |
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 Course Description Special Education 101 is the first in a series of relevant, innovative and dynamic courses developed and taught by a leading educator in this field.  This course explains why people with disabilities deserve respect rather than pity in their quest for full engagement in school and post school life, why special education is mandated by policy and law to meet the education needs of students with disabilities, how its goals are affected by the nation's commitment to equalize educational opportunities for this group of learners, the revolutionary basis of these equal opportunity goals, why an equalized educational experience should empower students with disabilities to be self-determined at school and beyond, and how current practice falls far short of these equal rights expectations.
This self-paced online class is ideal for teachers wanting to update their professional skills, classroom assistants seeking more knowledge about the field and parents trying to understand how best to argue for equal opportunities. Be informed and inspired without the hassle of commuting or matching a pre-determined schedule. If you are a well-disciplined and motivated learner, you will thrive in our instructor-led environment.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: IntroductionThis course explains why special education is mandated by law, what its main goals are, as well as why it has yet to achieve its central purpose of improving self-determination prospects of students with disabilities. | Lesson 2: The Equal Opportunity FoundationLessons describe the pity based justifications for helping people with disabilities. | Lesson 3: The Emergence of Equal Opportunity EthicsDescribes the basis of special education law: equal opportunity ethics | Lesson 4: Legitimizing the Equal Opportunity EthicDescribes the events that led to equal opportunity policies | Lesson 5: Equal Opportunity for People with DisabilitiesLessons describe events leading to the equal opportunity promise for people with disabilities | Lesson 6: The Three Self-Determination RevolutionsLesson describes the third self-determination revolution responsible for promoting equal opportunity principles | Lesson 7: Equalizing Educational Opportunities for Black StudentsLesson describes the study that provided the basis for the first equal educational opportunity policy. | Lesson 8: Applying the Equal Opportunity Principle for Students with DisabilitiesLesson describes how special education policy was based on the Brown decision as well. | Lesson 9: Explaining How Equal Opportunity Affects Self-DeterminationLesson describes the logic behind equal opportunity policy affecting people's capacities and opportunities for self-determination | Lesson 10: How Special Education Affects Students with DisabilitiesDescribes the unintended consequences of special educaiton policy on the education of students with disabilities. | Lesson 11: ConclusionsSummarizes major points of course and their connections with the next course in the sequence: Special Education: Advocacy, Law, and Policy |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Class Participation
- Certificate of Merit
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
In addition to the standard Certificate of Course Completion, Merit Awards may be issued by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student achievement. Merit awards also incur an additional $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official Merit Awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).
| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Special Education 101: Foundations, Purpose, & Challenges | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 33392 | | Course Type | : | Professional Development | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to successfully complete this course | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $39 | | | | |
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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Student Testimonials - "The lessons and texts provided were very comprehensive and informative....The course contianed a wealth of information on issues affecting special education. There was prompt feedback regarding questions that I had, as well as prompt reporting of test results.
I felt that the instructor was very attentive to my progress in the course." -- Therese B.
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