SPED 6151 Professional Practice

Candidates will address elements of pedagogical development including the actions and judgments of teachers as it relates to special education. Candidates will synthesize learning theory with actual clinical experiences to build their own personal pedagogy in terms of planning, instruction, and assessment for students with exceptional needs. Pass/Fail.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

EDUC 5599

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

1. Apply information contained in the support materials to lessons and portfolio materials.
2. Write extensively in a focused and organized manner that flows logically and specifically addresses the task.
3. Write in a scholarly manner referencing knowledge of content, pedagogy, and theorists.
4. Understand the progression of the rubrics and evaluate whether their work contains erroneous, superfluous, or missing information.
5. Critically review the value of their work, analyze the alignment between outcomes, evidence, and standards, compare responses with written task requirements, and demonstrate synthesized learning.
6. Identify areas of weakness, conflict, or confusion, and seek clarity or support.