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2018-2020 Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ED 704 - Nature and Needs of Diverse Populations


Credits: 3

This course examines effective administrative practices and leadership skills that are necessary in working with teachers and student of differing gender or ethnicity or with disabilities so as to promote equal learning opportunities. It includes study of diverse cultural patterns among families and appropriate mechanisms for involving all families in school programs. Further, it is an overview of special education including characteristics, programming, and supporting research and the examination of the four major types of learners: Special education, multicultural, gifted/talented, and students at risk. This course explores how those groups of learner can be best served using effective instructional and behavior management strategies.

Required: Candidates must complete a minimum of 30 field hours.