Cognitive Science 0299 - Special Education and Inclusio

Spring
2014
1
4.00
Gwendolyn Bass
09:00AM-10:20AM M,W
Hampshire College
313632
Adele Simmons Hall 111
gjbCS@hampshire.edu
Schools operate on the idea that learners are "regular" or "special needs." This course examines these ideas, exploring topics related to a variety of learning differences including ADD and autism, as well as factors that influence a child's readiness to learn. With an emphasis on inclusion in schools, students will discuss the impact of current policies, laws, assessments, and practices on students who learn "typically" and on those who learn "differently." Students will consider adaptations to the learning environment, classroom structure, and approach to teaching that enable all children, regardless of their learning strengths and needs, to reach their potential and achieve meaningful goals. Students integrate their knowledge and further their practical understanding through a community engaged learning component.
Multiple Cultural Perspectives Writing and Research Instructor: Gwendolyn Bass Students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes reading, writing, research and the community based learning portion of the course.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
This course has unspecified prerequisite(s) - please see the instructor.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.