EDPY401 Study Guide - Final Guide: Numeracy, Psychoeducation, Dont

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Education - Psychology
• Course: EDPY401
• Professor: Natalia Rohatyn-Martin

Document Summary

According to section 39(1)(f) of school act. Defines special education, rights and responsibilities of student, parent, teacher, Admin, general public, and others in terms of access, appropriateness, Anticipate, value and support diversity and learner differences. Welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe learning environment. Accessible curriculum and meaningful and relevant learning experiences. Ongoing opportunities, relationships and resources that develop, strengthen and renew understanding, skills and abilities to create flexible and responsive learning environments. Commitment to collaboration and success of all learners. Curriculum development and other shifts in inclusive education. Program of study is the starting point. Activities should be age appropriate, personally meaningful, socially relevant, provide opportunities for social interaction, promote autonomy; developmentally and academically appropriate. Informed instructional strategies; frequency, intensity, and scaffolding. Intentional connections to curriculum: evidence is gathered, interpreted and applied. Understanding disabilities and their implications for learning leads to more effective instruction. Developing discrete goals based on deficits identified through special assessment.