SPED 4332 Functional Life Skills Instruction in Adapted Curriculum Classrooms

This course prepares teacher candidates to design, implement, and evaluate functional life skills instruction for students in adapted curriculum classrooms. Topics include community-based instruction, independent living skills, vocational skills, and transition planning.

Registration Name

Life Skills

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Athens, Demorest: Fall

Student Learning Outcomes

Course student learning outcomes:

1. Develop instructional plans targeting functional life skills for students with significant disabilities.
2. Implement community-based instruction effectively.
3. Adapt instructional strategies to promote independence in daily living tasks.
4. Apply data collection and progress monitoring systems for functional skill development.
5. Collaborate with families and agencies to support transition planning.
6. Evaluate student progress toward independence and post-school outcomes.