INTRO TO DEAF EDUC, IEPS & APPREN I APPRENTICESHIP I

This introductory course will help students develop an understanding of Deaf Culture, the historical, philosophical, linguistic, legal, sociological, and educational aspects of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community. The student will be introduced to IEPs, become familiar with collaboration, write reflections based on current issues/trends in deaf education, and comprehend the special education continuum of services available to the identified students. In the GUIDE program, the pre-student teaching/clinical experience has been incorporated within the apprentice hours and competencies within Apprenticeship I.