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Silver Lake College Licensure Modules |
Distance Learning Courses for
Licensure in Special Education or
Professional Development
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| Module Descriptions Models of Emotional Behavioral Disabilities Theories of Emotional Behavioral Disabilities
History and Theories of Learning Disabilities History & Current Issues in Cognitive Disabilities Definitions, Causes and Implications of Cognitive Disabilities Communication and Communication Disorders |
Introduction The Silver Lake Licensure program consists of two approaches for
licensure in special education, traditional and modular. The Silver Lake College modular approach provides general special education cross-categorical competencies for licensure in the areas of Emotional Behavioral Disabilities, Learning Disabilities and Cognitive Disabilities. These modules are available on campus or in an interactive distance learning delivery format. The modules do not address all of the competencies required for special education licensure in the state of Wisconsin. There are traditional courses and application components needed to complete the licensure requirements. -The modules are primarily for:
- The modules are concise presentation of the knowledge, skills and dispositions addressed in traditional two or three credit college courses. A one or two credit module does not equate to a one credit traditional college course or a workshop or seminar. Teachers who enroll in the modules must have prior knowledge and experience. If teachers do not have the prior knowledge and experience which would reduce the amount of study or research, it is recommended that they take traditional courses. Required modules or courses for categorical licensure may be available via distance learning, but students cannot complete the entire certification program at this time via distance learning. Travel to the campus for seminars and portfolio presentations will be required. A student teaching and/or a field based experience is also required. These decisions are made individually based on the demonstrated level of mastery of the competencies. The general special education cross-categorical core competencies and the
introductory categorical competencies are available in a web based module format for
licensed teachers who are adding a second license, or seeking professional development
knowledge and skills. The use of a Learning Contract, which must be completed by each student before beginning the class, will determine the time lines and communication methods |
Following is the list of Module Offerings and descriptions:
Module SED 610: Models of Emotional Behavioral Disabilities
This module addresses the range of services and delivery systems serving
students with Emotional Behavioral Disabilities, and the study of federal and state definitions and
eligibility criteria for the identification and programming.
Module SED 620: History and Theories of
Learning Disabilities
This module addresses the history and current trends of the field of
learning disabilities, as they relate to theories and definitions, etiology, assessment,
methodology, and programming options for learning disabilities.
Module SED 640: History & Current Issues
in Cognitive Disabilities
This module presents the definitions, classification, etiology,
prevalence, characteristics, cultural and social factors, and medical implications of
pupils with cognitive disabilities who may or may not have concommitant physical,
behavioral or sensory disabilities.
Module SED 661: Communication and Communication Disorders
This module addresses the study of language and language disorders with
implications for language acquisition, cognitive development, learning, instruction,
social interaction, and the full range of alternative modes of communication.
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Module SED 665 Classroom
Management
This module presents methods for organizing and modifying environments in
collaboration with with other professionals and families to maximize the pupils'
development through appropriate use of instructional techniques, materials, equipment and
technology.
Module SED 666: Career, Vocation
-Transition
This module presents a study of transitional activities, curriculum and
instructional approaches that contribute to the preparation of pupils for careers,
vocation, independent living, recreation, and leisure.
Module SED 675: Behavior Management
This module will address the study of a variety of individual
management strategies that encourage personal and social responsibility of pupils with
exceptional educational needs.
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Module SED 710: Theories of Emotional Behavioral Disabilities
Study of the theoretical approaches associated with the area of Emotional Behavioral Disabilities. The units will discuss the tenets, the major personal, the concepts of
deviance and the interventions with children and adolescents based on each of the
theories. The theories that are address are: Psychodynamic/Humanistic/
Psychoeducational, Behavioral, Biophysical, Sociological, Ecological, and Educational
approaches.
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Module SED 720: Learning Disabilities Program
Options
The study of the continuum of services for providing the least restrictive
environment including the following:
Legal entitlement to and provision of special education and related services within the
least restrictive environment, Methodology of teaching pupils in a variety of educational
environments,
Communication techniques for fostering inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction
in the learning environment
Module SED 740: Definitions, Causes
and Implications of Cognitive Disabilities
This module addresses the definitions, classification, etiology,
prevalence, characteristics, cultural and social factors, and medical implications of
pupils with cognitive disabilities who may or may not have concommitant physical,
behavioral or sensory disabilities.
Registration
To register and obtain a password in order to take any of the Licensure
Modules, contact: Dr. Jane Sieracke of Silver Lake College at janes@sl.edu or
call 1-800-236-4SLC
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