Pre-requisite: 80380 practicum
This unit focuses on the range of students with special needs in primary classrooms. Characteristics of such students, their teaching/learning and adjustment needs will be addressed along with practical, research-based methods and strategies for meeting their academic, social and emotional needs. The unit will be embedded within a framework of current educational philosophy and policies pertinent to students with special needs. This unit is designed to build on knowledge and experience acquired in previous units. Thus, the preservice teacher will be expected to further develop and to apply their teaching skills to support and meet the specific special needs of individuals and groups of students within regular primary classrooms. The school experience component of this unit will require students to work with children with special needs in a structured school experience, and in a school setting selected by the student. A limited number of practicum placements may be available in special schools or special education units. In addition all students must complete the set requirements for Community Field Studies.