Online Course: Introduction to Special Education
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Online Class: Introduction to Special Education

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Course Description

This is an introduction to the field of Special Education. It will help anyone to understand more clearly what Special Education is about. The course will provide definitions and insights into the various branches of Special Education. It will help especially parents to know what to look for and how to get help if they suspect that their child may need special educational services. The course will have six lessons which will cover the following topics: Learning Disabilities, Gifted and Talented, Emotional and Social Disorders, ADD/ADHD.

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: What is Special Education?

Basic definitions of the terms, information about the types and causes of exceptionality in children.

Lesson 2: Assessment

What to look for and steps to take if you suspect a child may have special needs

Lesson 3: Learning Disabilities

Introduction to the various types of learning disabilities and some suggestions for helping a child with a disability.

Lesson 4: Attention Deficit Disorders

Definitions, description of what attention deficit disorders are and ways to help children with these disorders.

Lesson 5: Giftedness

This lesson gives an idea of the characteristics of gifted and talented children and some guidelines for teaching them.

Lesson 6: Social and Behavioral Disorders

This lesson will help to understand the causes and characteristics of behaviourial disorders.

Lesson 7: Mental Disorders

This lesson includes a definition, classifcation and causes of mental retardation.

Lesson 8: Communication Disorders

This lesson includes information on speech and language disorders.

Optional Certificates Awarded

  1. Certificate of Class Participation
  2. Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
  3. 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).
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Course Title : Introduction to Special Education
CEU Value :

1.0 (Continuing Education Units)

Course Number : 4588
Course Type : General Education
Course URL :

http://introspecialeducation.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Reviewed & Approved on July 22, 2002
Instructor :

Marilyn Robb

Syllabus :

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Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $60

   

with CEUs & Certificate: $85

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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