special-education
Hocbigg - Special Education
Path to a free self-taught education in Special Education!
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Summary
The Special Education curriculum is a complete education in Special Education using online materials.
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 or extras/other_curricula.
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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 Children: An Introduction to Special Education by William L. Heward | Teaching Students with Special Needs |
| Characteristics of Learners with Disabilities | Identify and comprehend various disabilities to provide appropriate support and interventions. | Children with Disabilities by Mark L. Batshaw | 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 | The Self-Determined IEP: Supporting Success for Students with Behavioural Difficulties and Social Maladjustments |
| 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 | Evidence-Based Instructional Practices Overview |
| Behavior Management in Special Education | Develop techniques to handle challenging behaviors and foster positive classroom environments. | The Special Educator’s Guide to Behavior Management by Paul Mooney | 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 |