Special Education 101: Foundations, Purpose, & Challenges

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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.

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Course Lessons

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Introduction

These lessons course explains why special education is mandated by law and 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. 0 Total Points

Lesson 2: The Equal Opportunity Foundation

This lesson describes the pity-based justifications for helping people with disabilities. 5 Total Points

Take Poll: Parent Power
Complete Assignment: Introduction

Lesson 3: The Emergence of Equal Opportunity Ethics

Describes the basis of special education law: equal opportunity ethics. 80 Total Points

Take Poll: Supreme Court Support of Disability Rights
Complete: Quiz 1

Lesson 4: Equal Opportunity for People With Disabilities

This lesson describes events leading to the equal opportunity promise for people with disabilities. 80 Total Points

Review 2 Articles: Disability Discrimination; A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
Take Poll: Special Education Effects
Complete: Quiz 2

Lesson 5: Legitimizing the Equal Opportunity Ethic

This lesson describes the events that led to equal opportunity policies. 0 Total Points

Take Poll: Why Special Education?

Lesson 6: The Three Self-Determination Revolutions

This lesson describes the third self-determination revolution responsible for promoting equal opportunity principles. 0 Total Points

Review Article: NAACP Legal History
Take Poll: Access and Achievement

Lesson 7: Equalizing Educational Opportunities for Black Students

This lesson describes the study that provided the basis for the first equal educational opportunity policy. 60 Total Points

Take Poll: Misplaced Students
Complete: Quiz 3

Lesson 8: Applying the Equal Opportunity Principle for Students With Disabilities

This lesson describes how special education policy was based on the Brown decision as well. 60 Total Points

Take Poll: Misplacements in General Education
Complete: Quiz 4

Lesson 9: Explaining How Equal Opportunity Affects Self-Determination

This lesson describes the logic behind equal opportunity policies affecting people's capacities, and opportunities for self-determination. 0 Total Points

Review Article: The Disability Rights Movement
Take Poll: Misplacements in Special Education

Lesson 10: How Special Education Affects Students With Disabilities

This lesson describes the unintended consequences of special education policy on the education of students with disabilities. 30 Total Points

Review Article: Inclusion of Students with Learning Disabilities
Take Poll: Ultimate Goal of Special Education Policy
Complete: Quiz 5

Conclusions

Summarizes major points, and their connections with the next course in the sequence: Special Education: Advocacy, Law, and Policy 0 Total Points

Review Article: Special Education Resources
Take Poll: Inclusion of Students with Disabilities
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)

315

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe the equal opportunity foundation.
Describe the emergence of equal opportunity ethics.
Describe legitimizing the equal opportunity ethic.
Describe equal opportunity for people with disabilities.
Know the three self-determination revolutions.
Describe equalizing educational opportunities for black students.
Describe applying the equal opportunity principle for students with disabilities.
Explain how equal opportunity affects self-determination.
Explain how special education affects students with disabilities, and
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: Special Education 101: Foundations, Purpose, & Challenges

Course Number: 33392

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

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Course Type: Professional Development (Self-Paced, Online Class)

CEU Value: 3.0 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Instructor: Dr. Dennis Mithaug

Syllabus: View Syllabus

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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.