EDN 540 - Behavioral and Instructional Methods in Special Education.

(Formerly EDU 513).Prior or concurrent election of EDN 500 or EDN 501.(3).

Techniques for teachers to adapt instruction to meet behavioral and curricular needs of special education students. Interventions including positive behavioral supports, behavioral analysis, development of pro-social, transition, and life skills. Creating effective learning environments to enhance academic success and quality of life including the use of adaptive and assistive technology. Multicultural perspectives on how behavior and learning are shaped within cultural contexts.