SPED 6917 - Effective Instruction for Learners with Exceptional Needs
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A03, CRN 44337,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Courtney Cruz
Email: clcruz@ysu.edu
Course Description
6917. Effective Instruction for Learners with Exceptional Needs. This course is designed to provide the candidate with the knowledge about individuals with an exceptionality development and assessment data to inform decisions about effective instruction. Candidates will understand how to use explicit and systematic instructional strategies including active student engagement and motivation, differentiated instruction, flexible and small groups, specialized individualized instruction, self -regulated learning and meta-cognition strategies. The candidate will then use this knowledge to plan and guide instruction to meet the rigorous content goals for each individual with an exceptionality’s academic and social-behavioral needs. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Strategies for teaching learners with special needs (12th edition). Pearson. | Polloway, E. A., Patton, J. R., Serna, L., & Bailey, J. |
Polloway, E. A., Patton, J. R., Serna, L., & Bailey, J. (2021). Strategies for teaching learners with special needs (12th edition). Pearson.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Read CH 1 & 2 Viewings are listed in BB |
introduction about teaching students with special needs | Discussion Board (DB) #1 UDL |
| 10/26 | Read CH 3 & 4 Viewings are listed in BB |
differentiated instruction and classroom management | DB #2 DI Power Point |
| 11/2 | Read CH 5, 6 & 7 Viewings are listed in BB |
Strategies for Spoken Language and Reading | DB #3 IRIS Module #1 |
| 11/9 | Read CH 8 & 9 Viewings are listed in BB |
strategies for written language and mathematics | DB #4 IRIS Module #2 |
| 11/16 | Read CH 10 & 11 Viewings are listed in BB |
strategies for social studies and science | DB #5 Adapted Lesson Plans |
| 11/23 | Read CH 12 & 13 Viewings are listed in BB |
strategies for study skills and social skills | DB #6 Observation/Interview Report |
| 11/30 | Read CH 14 & 15 Viewings are listed in BB |
strategies for functional academics and transition | DB #7 CRITICAL TASK Strategy File |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.