ESPED 5037 Strategies for Inclusive Schooling
This course prepares prospective elementary teachers for the complex diversity of the inclusive classroom. It addresses the legal foundations and principles of special education, as well as the implementation of instructional strategies, adaptations, and supports for students with diverse learning needs. It includes introduction to universal design for learning, differentiated instruction, and appropriate instructional strategies for IEP implementation. The course reviews the historical and legal perspectives of special education from a social justice perspective.