SPE 275 - Special Education Practical Experiences 2

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Off Site Contact Hours with Faculty: 1
Off Site Contact Hours Without Faculty: 10

Description: This course is designed to provide a continued supervised practical experience working directly with children and adults with special needs in educational and group settings. Students will have increased responsibility providing and implementing activities for children and adults with special needs. Emphasis will be placed on working as a contributing member of a teaching team. Students will complete 150 hours of field experiences. Michigan Central Registry Clearance by the Michigan Department of Human Services and a current TB test are required. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

Prerequisites: SPE 100 or EDUC 200. SPE 125. SPE 155 with a minimum grade of 2.5. ECE 110 or EDUC 110.
Corequisites: SPE 210 if not taken previously. ECE 230 if not taken previously.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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Course Competencies

Demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviors conducive to the ongoing development of children or adults with special needs.
Explain the Individual Education Plan Process.
Illustrate appropriate materials and activities for the special needs setting.
Create a positive learning environment for students with special needs.
Write appropriate activities for students with special needs.
Handle sensitive knowledge of students and their families.
Select appropriate teaching aids.
Demonstrate effective and appropriate teaching strategies and professional conduct.
Interpret the Child Protection Law and Mandated Reporting of Suspected Abuse and Neglect.