EDUC 330 - Curriculum and Instruction: Cognitive Impairment

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SP. A study of the various curricula, instructional materials, and teaching methods appropriate for learners who have cognitive impairment. Research-based general principles of instruction are reviewed as well as specific methods for teaching daily living, communication, employment, community living, recreation/leisure, faith formation, and functional academic skills. Strategies are learned for generating curriculum, evaluating published curricula, and developing individualized education programs. Includes a practicum of two half-days per week in local school programs serving students with cognitive impairment. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 241 and EDUC 243, or permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): EDUC 310.