1997-1998 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
EX 112 Typical and Atypical Growth and Development
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: EX111, PC101
Presents foundations of human growth from conception, including basic embryogenesis, up to but not including adolescence. Considers the biological, cultural, educational, and parenting influences that shape the child, as well as selective examples of normal and deviant physical and intellectual development. (Offered as EX220 prior to 1993-94)
EX 221 Methods of Teaching Mathematics to Persons with Disabilities
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: MA151, EX111
Emphasizes recent developments in elementary curriculum and instructional techniques for developing concepts; implications of recent resource developments and materials helpful to the prospective special education teacher. Emphasis is also placed on methods of helping children learn mathematical concepts through physical activity and on ways to adapt regular classroom materials to meet needs and abilities of slow and disabled learners. (Offered as EX240 Teaching Mathematics for the Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped prior to 1993-94)
EX 222 Methods of Teaching Reading to Persons with Disabilities
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: Sophomore status or above
Presents basic concepts of developmental reading instruction and systematic coverage of the methods of teaching reading from readiness stages through eighth grade. Diagnostic-prescriptive techniques are included. (Offered as EX251 Methods of Teaching Reading prior to 1993-94)
EX 231 Methods of Teaching Content Area Subjects to Persons with Disabilities
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: EX111, GPA 2.5
Presents methods for teaching science and social studies to the mentally and/or physically handicapped. Scope and sequence of content, as well as evaluative techniques for each content area, are studied. Integration of other content areas and skill areas is stressed. Also stresses teaching in both resource room and less restrictive environments. (Offered as EX322 prior to Spring, 1998)
EX 300 Education of the Exceptional in the Regular Classroom
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: For Early Childhood and Elementary Education Majors only; to be taken only during the semester of the designated methods courses
Examines the issues associated with education of students with diverse learning needs, particularly those with disabilities or who are at risk for school failure. There is an emphasis on special education, particularly the legal rights of students with exceptionalities and their parents, and the responsibilities educators in addressing those rights. The course examines the differential impact of student characteristics on elementary-level school performance and instructional methods proven to be effective in educating students with disabilities and learning style differences.
EX 301 Education of Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Secondary Settings
2c-0l-2sh
Prerequisite: For Secondary Education Majors and others who will be certified to teach content from K-12
Recommendation: It is strongly recommended that students take this course in the same semester of the designated methods course.
This course examines the issues associated with education of students with diverse learning needs, particularly those with disabilities or who are at risk for school failure. There is an emphasis on special education, particularly the legal rights of students with exceptionalities and their parents, and the responsibilities of educators in addressing those rights. The course examines the differential impact of student characteristics on secondary-level school performance and instructional methods proven to be effective in educating students with disabilities and learning style differences.
EX 321 Methods of Teaching Language Arts to Persons with Disabilities
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: EX111, EX222, and SH254, GPA 2.5
Review of typical and atypical characteristics of the handicapped in relationship to the language arts. Deals with preparation and execution of units of instruction in language arts for mentally and/or physically handicapped persons. Diagnostic and prescriptive approaches are included; integration of language arts with a highlight on reading is stressed. (Offered as EX353 Reading and Other Language Arts for the Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped prior to 1993-94)
EX 340 Introduction to Behavior Management in Special Education
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: EX111, EX112, EP202, GPA 2.5
An overview of systematic behavioral change techniques for use with students in a variety of special education settings including integrated, resource, self-contained, special school, and residential. Emphasizes a case analysis approach to creating and evaluating behavioral changes for students with mild to severe disabilities.
EX 415 Preschool Education for Children with Disabilities
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: Departmental permission, GPA 2.5
Provides information on assessment, intervention strategies, curriculum, and prescriptive planning for preschool children with disabilities. Serves as a course for departmental majors who are specifically interested in early childhood education, as an elective for other interested students in related fields, and as a priority course for Early Childhood Education majors. (Formerly EX464 Preschool Education of the Handicapped)
EX 416 Education of Persons with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: Junior status or above, GPA 2.5
Focuses on major theoretical positions regarding etiology of emotional and behavioral disorders, definition and identification of the population, and educational approaches. Reviews research in the field, including current issues, trends, practices, and services. (Formerly EX341 The Socially and Emotional Maladjusted)
EX 417 Education of Persons with Mental Retardation or
Developmental Disabilities
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: Junior status or above, GPA 2.5
Focuses on major theoretical positions regarding etiology of mental retardation and developmental disabilities, including autism. Definition, identification, and educational approaches are discussed. Reviews research in the field, including current issues, trends, practices, and services. (Formerly EX457 Severe and Profound Retardation and Multiple Disabilities)
EX 418 Education of Persons with Physical or Multiple Disabilities
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: Junior status or above, GPA 2.5
Focuses on major theoretical positions regarding etiology of a wide and diverse range of physical/multiple disabilities, the definition and identification of the population, and educational approaches. Reviews research in the field, including current issues, trends, practices, and services. (Formerly EX430 Physical Disabilities and Psychological Handicaps)
EX 419 Education of Persons with Brain Injuries or
Learning Disabilities
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: Junior status or above, GPA 2.5
Focuses on major theoretical positions regarding etiology of neurological and learning disabilities, definition and identification of the population, and educational approaches. Reviews research in the field, including current issues, trends, practices, and services. (Formerly EX454 The Brain Injured and the Learning Disabled)
EX 425 Methods and Curriculum (Mild-Moderate Disabilities)
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: EX221, 222, 321, 322, 340, GPA 2.5
Provides in-depth examination of assessment methods, strategies, and curricula. Emphasizes assessment methods and strategies used in a variety of service models that serve elementary- and secondary-level students with learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, mild mental retardation, and high-function autism. (Formerly EX450 Methods and Curriculum Planning for Mildly and Moderately Handicapped)
EX 435 Methods and Curriculum (Severe-Profound Disabilities)
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: EX221, 222, 322, 321, 340, GPA 2.5
Emphasizes methods designed to facilitate the development of an integrated, functional, and community-based curriculum that will prepare students for participation in a wide variety of postschool environments.
EX 440 Ethical and Professional Behavior
1c-0l-1sh
Prerequisites: Departmental permission, GPA 2.5
Emphasis on ethical and professional behavior for student teachers and professional employees. Possibilities for and methods of initiating and profiting from postbaccalaureate study are indicated. Student teachers are required to complete and present a curriculum book regarding each student-teaching experience. (Offered as EX490 prior to 1993-94)
EX 480 Seminar in Special Education
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Prerequisite: Departmental permission
Interested students may use this course for the pursuit of knowledge regarding specific concerns of the exceptional which are not ordinarily considered in such detail during regular classroom instruction. Students wishing to enroll are expected to submit a written proposal regarding their desire for study at the time permission for enrollment is sought. With permission, the course may be repeated for credit. (Previous title: Selected Problems)
EX 481 Special Topics
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Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Special topics courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students
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