SPED 6634 Instructional Methods for Individuals with Moderate/Severe Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder
This course will examine systematic instruction as a methodology for effectively educating students with disabilities including those from various socioeconomic and culturally diverse backgrounds. The purpose of this course is to provide teachers and teacher candidates with the knowledge and skills required to create instructional programs and conduct systemic instruction primarily for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorders; however, these teaching methods are useful and appropriate for students with other mild disabilities including or without disabilities. The foundation of systematic instruction is based on the application of behavioral and social-cognitive theories to teach students both academic and functional skills. During this course, students will learn the components of systematic instruction, use response prompting procedures, and use technology to create, collect and analyze instructional data that evaluate programs and develop generalized and maintained behaviors. Additionally, students will learn to identify and modify instructional variables to increase effectiveness and efficiency of instruction.