Hocbigg - Special Education
Contents
Summary
The Special Education curriculum is a complete education in Special Education using online materials.
Organization
This repository is organized into 2 main components:
- Core Curriculum (this page): the foundational knowledge of the field;
- Projects: support learning through practical application throughout the curriculum.
Process: Learners may work through the curriculum independently or collaboratively, and either sequentially or selectively.
- For simplicity, courses in the Core Curriculum are ordered according to their prerequisites.
- The Core Curriculum provides a shared foundation and is intended to be completed in full.
Practical work is integrated through the Projects section and may be undertaken alongside coursework.
Note: When there are courses or books that don't fit into the curriculum but are otherwise of high quality, they belong in extras/courses, extras/readings.
Communities
- Forums:
- Subreddits:
- Other:
- You can also interact through GitHub issues. If there is a problem with a course, or a change needs to be made to the curriculum, this is the place to start the conversation. Read more here.
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Curriculum
| Subject | Why study? | Book | Videos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Special Education | Understand the historical, legal, and philosophical basis for special education to ensure ethical and compliant practices. | Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education by Daniel P. Hallahan et al. | Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support |
| Characteristics of Learners with Disabilities | Identify and comprehend various disabilities to provide appropriate support and interventions. | Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education by Daniel P. Hallahan et al. | Exploring Learning Disabilities: Supporting Belonging |
| Assessment and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) | Learn to evaluate student needs and create effective IEPs for personalized learning plans. | Assessment in Special Education: A Practical Approach by Roger Pierangelo | Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School |
| Instructional Strategies in Special Education | Acquire adapted teaching methods to promote academic success for students with diverse needs. | Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior Problems by Sharon R. Vaughn and Candace S. Bos | Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support |
| Behavior Management in Special Education | Develop techniques to handle challenging behaviors and foster positive classroom environments. | Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior Problems by Sharon R. Vaughn and Candace S. Bos | Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School |
| Inclusive Education and Collaboration | Promote integration in general education settings and effective teamwork with families and professionals. | Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings by Tom E. C. Smith | Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support |