Tech Spec Nds Direct/Explic I

This course will provide students with information on the design of instruction for students with diverse learning needs. Procedures will be addressed which examine the relationship between the academic achievement of students and instructional design. Critical instructional design dimensions and teacher delivery include a) knowledge forms, b) the generic instructional set, and c) a principle design network. These dimensions will be applied and illustrated in the areas of language, beginning reading, mathematics, reading comprehension, expressive writing, content instruction and management.