Perspectives in Special Needs

Course Description

This course is designed to familiarize the student with specific issues and trends in the field of special needs. Historical, traditional and emerging perspectives, challenges and approaches will be explored. Students will examine the variety of models for providing education for families and their children with special needs. Emphasis will be on a variety of models for resource consultants. Legislation pertinent to the field will be examined. The research component of the course will include the value of research to education, how to access a variety of databases, develop different research formats and how to critically evaluate research relevant to the area of special needs.