Education 320 - Observing and Assisting in Inclusive Classrooms
Obser & Assist J-Term
Spring
2026
01
2.00
Sarah Frenette
Mount Holyoke College
129710
sfrenett@mtholyoke.edu
Students are expected to complete a supervised field experience full-time every day during January Intersession in an inclusive classroom in a school setting. Placements can be located within or outside of the Five College area. In addition to the field experience component, students attend three course meetings (detailed below). Reading and writing assignments focus on a survey of learning disabilities, descriptions of special education programs, understanding Individuals with Disabilities Education Act policies and placement options, interpreting Individualized Education Program plans, and planning curriculum for inclusive classrooms.
Prereq: One of the following: PSYCH-230, PSYCH-233, EDUC-205.
This course is required of all students pursuing teacher licensure. Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Three mandatory meetings (2 hours each): one in November, one in December, and one in February. Prepracticum: five days a week for three weeks in Jan…