SPE 370 Assistive and Augmentative Technology: Universal Design to Support Standards Aligned Areas of Instruction

Fall/Spring

This course provides prospective teachers with an overview of assistive devices that can be implemented in classroom settings for individuals N-8 with communication deficits, visual and hearing impairments, physical challenges, and mild learning disabilities. Emphasis is placed on evaluating the needs of students who are challenged and selecting the appropriate technology that will bypass the disability in the classroom. Students are provided with resources on current devices and are given opportunities to examine and operate actual devices that they will encounter in the classroom. Prerequisite:

SPE 200

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3 credit hours