SPED 321 - Emotional and Behavioral Supports

3 hours
This course provides a platform for teacher candidates to explore the educator’s role in supporting students’ emotional wellbeing and growth in social skills. Competencies acquired will include assessing learning environments, conducting functional behavior analyses, writing and monitoring behavior goals and plans, and intervening with students in crisis. Teacher candidates will also acquire knowledge in basic classroom management methods, conflict resolution strategies and fostering positive learning environments. Adapting learning environments and routines to meet students’ needs and legal/ethical considerations will also be addressed. Special focus will be paid to the emotional development and behavioral needs of students with disabilities. This course includes a field experience. Satisfactory completion of field experiences are to be completed concurrently in EDUC 175, EDUC 275, or EDUC 375.
GER: Stewardship. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program or permission of the Director of Teacher Education. UG