EDSP 434 — Behavioral Principles of Teaching & Learning: 3 Credits (3 Lec)
(Every other fall semester, alternating with EDSP 410 . ) In this course, students will embark on a transformative exploration of behavioral principles in teaching and learning, intricately aligned with cutting-edge instructional techniques that meet Montana’s and the Council for Exceptional Children’s (CEC) stringent standards for inclusive education. EDSP 434 is designed to empower future special educators with a specialized toolkit of evidence-based teaching strategies tailored to students with disabilities in preschool through high school education settings. EDSP 434 students will refine their teaching approaches aimed at increasing positive experiences for students in school settings. The course will also result in EDSP 434 students being better able to embrace diversity and champion equitable access to rigorous and individualized curricula, shaping an educational landscape where every student, regardless of ability, thrives in an environment that encourages their unique potential
Prerequisites: EDSP 306, EDSP 410