NWTC College Program Guide 2023-2024 | Page 308

Course Descriptions
EDU : Intro to Educ Practices 10522103 Students analyze preK-12 education in the United States , determine roles and responsibilities of school personnel , and explore current trends and best practices . Students identify how students learn and the foundations of lesson planning . Students analyze Assessment strategies , classroom management , and techniques for supporting learners . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
EDU : Overview of Special Ed 10522107 Students examine a historical overview of special education and special education law including special education disability categories as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( IDEA ). Students explore state and federal qualification special education criteria and societal responses to students with disabilities . Students examine the impact of a student with disabilities on family dynamics and the role school personnel play in supporting students with disabilities . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
EDU : Child & Adolescent Devel 10522106 Provides an overview of physical , motor , perceptual , cognitive , social / emotional and growth and development birth through adolescence . Analyzes social , parental , cultural , brain , and economic influences on development . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
EDU : Behavior Management 10522105 Students evaluate models of behavior management , analyze social emotional learning , and explain the importance of proactive management techniques . In addition , students evaluate models of behavior management , analyze behavior and analyze the influence of Adverse Childhood Experiences on behavior in order to focus on developing skills to assist in empowering children to take an active role in self-control and classroom management . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
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