Professional Ethical and Legal Practices for Special Education Wgu
This program includes courses and assessments, as well as preclinical experience that includes observation sessions. You will complete your online courses, but you will also gain classroom experience with a demonstration teaching component led by an experienced teacher and led by a clinical supervisor. You`ll be prepared to meet certification requirements for teachers in states that offer a single license for K-12 special education. If your state requires dual admission to elementary school and special education K-12, or if you`re interested, consider the BA (K-12) special education program. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the employment of special education teachers in the U.S. will increase by about 3% through 2029 due to the demand for special education teachers to meet classroom needs. Once you`ve completed your Bachelor of Special Education degree, you`re in demand. You have the knowledge, skills and classroom experience to steer your teaching career in a rewarding direction.
Working with Partners for Student Success prepares candidates to apply team processes and communication strategies to work in a culturally engaging manner with families, paraeducators and other professionals (within the school, other educational institutions and the community) to plan programs and access services for students with exceptions and their families. The course presents ways to improve parental involvement and engagement, and teaches advocacy for families and students during the Individual Education Program (IEP) and transition planning processes. This course also focuses on the components of the MYP and how the practice of effective communication and collaboration skills is essential to program development and implementation. Candidates will participate in three hours of preclinical experiences that include a simulated collaborative experiment in which the skills acquired can be applied. This course is designed to be completed upon successful completion of professional, ethical and legal practices for special education OR the fundamentals of diversity, inclusion and exceptional learners and assessment in special education. This introductory humanities course enables candidates to practice the foundational writing, communication, and critical thinking skills needed to engage in civic and professional interactions as mature and informed adults. Whether through the study of literature, visual and performing arts or philosophy, all humanities courses emphasize the need to formulate reasoned, analytical, and articulated responses to cultural and creative works. Studying a variety of creative works allows candidates to enter the global community more effectively with a broad and informed perspective. Assessing the impact on student learning is a key component of WBU`s professional core and a mandatory course for all applicants for first admission. This course allows candidates to assess student learning and their own professional practice and ensure that candidates are prepared to ensure the success of all learners. In this course, candidates will learn several assessment methods to ensure they are able to implement a balanced assessment approach while monitoring their students` progress.
Types of assessment such as formative, summative, standardized and general assessments are covered so that candidates can understand their objectives and apply them in the context of a lesson to determine the impact on learning. Data literacy skills are taught to ensure candidates interpret and analyze individual and classroom data and apply their knowledge in ways that support academic success. Candidates will participate in three hours of preclinical experiments that include observations in the virtual classroom. Cross-cutting themes Technology and diversity are closely linked for further development. Managing engaging learning environments is a key part of WKU`s core professional and a mandatory course for all applicants for first admission. This course prepares candidates to create and contribute to safe and productive learning environments that support the success of all learners by ensuring student engagement and motivation to learn. Candidates will learn strategies such as incorporating consistent routines and expectations to provide positive behavioral support, increase learner motivation, promote active learning and self-direction, and ensure a safe and productive classroom that fosters a sense of community through collaborative educational practices. The course concludes with a practical, evidence-based application of current strategies, theories, or philosophical perspectives related to the motivation and engagement of all students in a learning community. Candidates will participate in seven hours of preclinical experiments that include both virtual observations of classrooms and time spent in a simulated classroom environment where theory can be put into practice.
Cross-cutting themes Technology and diversity are closely linked for further development. Professional, Ethical and Legal Practices for Special Education prepares candidates to practice in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines in day-to-day teaching, stakeholder interactions, and other complex situations. This course provides an overview of the professional ethics and standards of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) that guide candidates to act conscientiously and professionally. Candidates will explore the legal foundations and jurisprudence related to special education to understand how legislation affects teaching and learning. This course is designed to be completed upon successful completion of the Fundamentals of Diverse Learners OR Fundamentals of Diversity, Inclusion and Outstanding Learners. To help you prepare for classroom work, this program includes a student teaching component (we call it demonstration instruction or DT). DT is a full-time supervised classroom experience of at least 12 to 20 weeks, where you will be supervised by an experienced teacher and observed by a clinical supervisor. Your guest instructor will evaluate your performance against recognized professional standards. Learn more. It depends on your state and the Teachers College program you`re taking, so it`s best to ask your registration counselor.
Typically, teachers with an elementary school license can teach from kindergarten to grade 8, and secondary teachers in math, English, or science can teach between grades 5 and 12. K-12 special education permits generally allow teachers to work with K-12 students. It`s great to work. This program is not available in the following states/territories: Delaware, New Jersey, Washington and Northern Mariana Islands. Students from Colorado, Louisiana, and Massachusetts can enroll in this program, but must pass content exams in a field other than special education before their special license is issued. The Special Education Cohort Seminar provides mentorship and supports students during their application class time through weekly collaboration and instruction related to the application teaching experience.
