Online EdD Instructional Systems & Learning Sciences - Special Education

The purpose of this course is to teach students to read (visually and/or tactually) and write the Literary Braille Code (Unified English Braille, UEB). Students will learn to write in both uncontracted braille and contracted braille. Students will learn to read single-sided braille material, as well as interpoint braille. Student will learn to write braille using a Perkins Brailler and the computer keyboard using Perky Duck software. Students will also learn the basics for conducting a Learning Media Assessment.

The candidate will research and present best practices in K-12 public schools, public relations programs, the development of school and community relationships, planning school programs and services, cooperative activities, and their relationships in regards to special education. Take this or ESPE 6640 (with permission).

This course provides a study of the essential theory, logic, concepts, principles, methods, and ethics of research methodologies prevalent in the field of special education. The focus will be designing research to improve the practices with individuals with exceptionalities and their families. Cannot be taken concurrently with ESPE 7996. Prerequisite: ESPE 7000, Educational Specialist standing, departmental and advisor approval.

This course prepares students to conduct research, analyze and interpret data, and synthesize findings that investigate effective practices for individuals with exceptionalities and/or their families. In addition, students will demonstrate how to utilize research findings in their teaching. Prerequisite: ESPE 7995, Educational Specialist standing, departmental and advisor approval.

Issues and trends impacting special education. Advanced graduate candidates conduct an in-depth analysis of issues relevant to their specific program areas of study.

The purpose of this course is to teach students to read (visually and/or tactually) and write the Literary Braille Code (Unified English Braille, UEB). Students will learn to write in both uncontracted braille and contracted braille. Students will learn to read single-sided braille material, as well as interpoint braille. Student will learn to write braille using a Perkins Brailler and the computer keyboard using Perky Duck software. Students will also learn the basics for conducting a Learning Media Assessment.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to transcribe math and science print documents into Nemeth Code with UE Braille; read documents in Nemeth Code and transcribe them into print; format braille documents as per BANA specifications; describe the major types of assistive technology for students with visual impairments; develop lesson plans that utilize assistive technology for students with VI.

This class will prepare candidates to be contributing professional educators in the area of special education technology. Candidates will gain skills in designing technology-based instructional materials for students with a wide range of exceptionalities.

Examination of and training in collaborative teaching in educational settings. Participants will study interpersonal relationships with other professionals in the school setting and with families of students with exceptionalities. Included are evidenced-based best practices in collaboration, the fundamentals of group processes, and skills needed for collaboration. Prerequisite: ESPE 6200.

The advantages and limitations of curriculum and instructional strategies for teaching basic mathematics and reading skills to students with exceptionalities. Students will learn about modifications and accommodations of basic mathematic and reading instruction to integrate learners into the general curriculum. This course will focus on evidence-based reading instruction for students with exceptionalities. Basic mathematics strategies for teaching students with exceptionalities will be covered. The course provides the tools to individualize instruction in a variety of school environments based on assessment, effective planning, and instructional design.

An overview of the various exceptionalities, including the etiology, incidence, laws and strategies related to teaching students with exceptionalities. Field experience is included.

Examines the strategies used to make education accessible to students with visual impairments through the creation of high-quality accommodations and/or modifications. Topics include organization, assessment, early intervention, and the expanded core curriculum. This course serves as the methods course for teaching students with visual impairments and blindness.

This course addresses foundational knowledge of the field of special education, pertinent legal policies, and related professional leadership standards.

Independent study of topics at the Education Specialist level in an area related to working with students with exceptionalities. Topics will be selected in consultation with the university supervisor. May be taught concurrently with ESPE 6902.

Supervised field experience in program area of study.

Supervised field experience in program area of study.

This practicum provides opportunities for Traditional Master level VI majors to practice applications of content knowledge and skills that the courses and other experiences of the advanced preparation emphasize in a variety of developmental settings. The opportunities lead to appropriate culminating experiences in which candidates demonstrate their proficiencies through problem-based tasks or research that are characteristic of their professional specialization. Take this or ESPE 7914 or ESPE 7915.