CMAT 5100 Educational Perspectives and Practices in Inclusive Environments

This course provides a knowledge base in teacher dispositions and national and state standards to provide the framework and sequence for academic achievement, lesson plan development, differentiated teaching strategies and assessments, family/school connections, learning environment, and classroom management. The influence of cultural and linguistic diversity and poverty upon learning is explored as are learner characteristics of different disabilities in physical, emotional, cognitive, and socio-behavioral domains. Teacher candidates examine the procedures for identifying, assessing, and providing services for P-12 students with disabilities. The course meets at WPU and has a 25-hour school observation component where students observe classroom practices in general and inclusive classrooms. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the K-6 Master of Arts in Teaching program.
Credits: 3.0