Online Class: Introduction to Special Education
|  | | | | | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $60.00 Course with Certificate & CEUs = $85.00 |
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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 |  | Lesson 1: What is Special Education?Basic definitions of the terms, information about the types and causes of exceptionality in children. | Lesson 2: AssessmentWhat to look for and steps to take if you suspect a child may have special needs | Lesson 3: Learning DisabilitiesIntroduction to the various types of learning disabilities and some suggestions for helping a child with a disability. | Lesson 4: Attention Deficit DisordersDefinitions, description of what attention deficit disorders are and ways to help children with these disorders. | Lesson 5: GiftednessThis lesson gives an idea of the characteristics of gifted and talented children and some guidelines for teaching them. | Lesson 6: Social and Behavioral DisordersThis lesson will help to understand the causes and characteristics of behaviourial disorders. | Lesson 7: Mental DisordersThis lesson includes a definition, classifcation and causes of mental retardation. | Lesson 8: Communication DisordersThis lesson includes information on speech and language disorders. |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Class Participation
- Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
Certificates may be awarded by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student merit.
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Official awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers
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| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Introduction to Special Education | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 4588 | | Course Type | : | General Education | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : | Reviewed & Approved on July 22, 2002 | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $60 | | | | |
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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