SPED 4400K Disability, Schools, and Society
Participants will consider topics of critical importance to the intersection of disability, schools, and society. This course will be taught in a seminar format and address a wide range of topics that include, without limitation: disability policy; disability law; disability and religion; international disability practices and policies; disability transition issues; the intersection of disability, race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexual orientation; inclusion practices nationally and internationally; and, the World Bank and special education. As deemed appropriate, experts and scholars in the issues discussed will be invited to participate and present on their areas of specialty. The final project will require participants to apply this knowledge in an interactive project for the classroom, school, district or other community setting in which understanding disability through the lens of diversity.
Contact Hours
3 hr./wk.