About the course
This course is designed to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to support students with disabilities in general education classrooms. Participants will learn about special education laws, differentiated instruction, universal design principles, and strategies for providing meaningful access to the curriculum. The course also emphasizes the importance of fostering positive attitudes toward exceptional learners and creating inclusive learning environments that address the unique needs of all students.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand the legal and educational framework: Gain knowledge of special education laws, the identification process for exceptional learners, and the relationship between regular and special education.
Develop inclusive teaching strategies: Learn to design and deliver differentiated instruction, accommodations, and modifications to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities.
Foster a positive and supportive classroom environment: Promote empathy, collaboration, and understanding among all students, while building on the strengths of exceptional learners and addressing their challenges effectively.
Course Content
This course is designed to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to support students with disabilities in general education classrooms.
Morning Session
- Welcome and Course Overview
- Understanding Special Education: Laws and Legal Implications
- Differentiating Normal from Atypical Patterns of Behavior
Afternoon Session
- The Relationship Between Regular and Special Education
- Group Activity: Case Studies on Identifying Educational Needs of Exceptional Learners
• Reflective Discussion: Challenges and Opportunities in Inclusive Education
Morning Session
- Principles of Differentiated Instruction: Meeting Diverse Learner Needs
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Tools and Strategies
- Hands-On Activity: Designing Differentiated Lesson Plans
Afternoon Session
- Providing Accommodations and Modifications: Practical Examples
- Group Activity: Creating Inclusive Learning Materials
• Brainstorming: Adapting Curriculum for Exceptional Learners
Morning Session
- Understanding the Strengths and Weaknesses of Exceptional Learners
- Strategies for Building Trust and Encouraging Help-Seeking Behavior
- Group Activity: Role-Playing Scenarios to Practice Support Strategies
Afternoon Session
- Using Technology to Support Exceptional Learners (e.g., Typing Instead of Handwriting, Recording Tools)
- Simple Solutions: Graphic Organizers and Other Visual Aids
• Reflective Discussion: How to Create a Supportive Classroom Environment
Morning Session
- Promoting Positive Attitudes Toward Exceptional Learners
- Enabling Peer Understanding and Interaction: Strategies for Fostering Empathy
- Group Activity: Designing Activities to Encourage Collaboration
Afternoon Session
- Advanced Students and Mixed-Ability Group Work: Benefits and Challenges
- Group Discussion: Best Practices for Mixed-Ability Classrooms
• Brainstorming: Innovative Ways to Support Advanced and Exceptional Learners
Morning Session
- Reflecting on the Course: Key Takeaways and Lessons Learned
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of Inclusive Teaching Strategies
- Group Activity: Presenting Action Plans for Inclusive Classrooms
Afternoon Session
- Developing an Action Plan: How to Implement What You’ve Learned
- Final Discussion: Next Steps for Supporting Exceptional Learners
• Course Evaluation and Certificate Distribution
