Severe Behavioral Challenges

This course will focus on preparing teacher candidates best practices in addressing students with severe behavior challenges. In addition, teacher candidates will focus on research based strategies designed to create positive learning environments for students with special needs. Topics include creating positive interpersonal relationships in the classroom, increasing student motivation and learning, and minimizing disruptive behavior. Behavioral management strategies, crisis management, and behavior management. Theories and strategies for students with special needs will be addressed.