COVE

FALL 2007 COVE Course Section List By Cohort

Note:  Please remember to follow the schedule of courses for your specific cohort group.

Cohort 7

TEDU 500.C94 (Call #/CRN 16246) COVE Seminar II (1 credit)
Instructor: Ms. Mary Jane Richardson
This course emphasizes effective techniques to use when working with students with disabilities, teachers, and parents. Participants will examine the different roles of the special educator. Class members are encouraged to introduce topics for discussion based on their teaching experiences. Problem-solving strategies will be developed to address the issues raised during class.

Cohort 8

TEDU 500.C92 (Call #/CRN 16244) COVE Seminar I (1 credit)
Instructor: Ms. Mary Jane Richardson
This course emphasizes effective techniques to use when working with students with disabilities, teachers, and parents. Participants will examine the different roles of the special educator. Class members are encouraged to introduce topics for discussion based on their teaching experiences. Problem-solving strategies will be developed to address the issues raised during class.

Cohort 9

TEDU 500.C90 (Call #/CRN 16242) Language and Reading Disabilities (3 credits)
Instructor: Dr. Elaine Traynelis-Yurek/Ms. Lori Briel
This introductory language and reading course will teach students about oral language, reading and written language. These main topics will be discussed from a developmental and remedial perspective to better inform you about different approaches to teaching skills and strategies in these areas. In oral language, we will discuss normal language development and how language develops in students with mild disabilities. In reading and written language, we will discuss how students learn to read/write and skills and strategies to improve student learning in these areas. Since teachers are to be reflective practitioners, all aspects of the information in this course will facilitate that perspective and form basis of diagnostic criteria and instructional approaches.

Cohort 10

TEDU 531.C91 (Call #/CRN 18702) Collaborative/Consultation Skills for Working With Families and Professionals (3 credits)
Instructor: Dr. Robert Whytal
Focuses on the context, processes and content for collaboration and consultation. Students will learn how to be an effective collaborator/special educator working with other professionals and parents.

TEDU 632.C90 (Call #/CRN 18703) Secondary Programming for Students with Disabilities (3 credits)
Instructor: Dr. Darlene Unger
Designed to provide knowledge of the special educator's role in preparing students with disabilities for post-secondary educational and vocational environments. Emphasis is placed on designing and modifying high school curricula involving students and their families in transition planning and helping students acquire the services needed to be successful in adult life. 

Cohort 11

EMOD 500.C90 (Call #/CRN 19209) Characteristics of Students with Emotional Disturbance (3 credits) - (Emotional Disturbance Specialty)
Instructor: Ms. DiAnne Garner
Focuses on the nature of children and youth with behavior disorders and emotional disturbances with emphasis on psychological, biophysical, sociological and ecological factors that relate to their educational needs. Related topics include definitions and classification of disorders, school identification and assessment procedures and intervention approaches.

MNRT 556.C91 (Call #/CRN 19210) Introduction to Mental Retardation (3 credits) - (Mental Retardation Specialty)
Instructor: Ms. Kimberly Dell
Initial graduate offering for special education majors concentrating in mental retardation. Includes review and discussion of all ages and levels of individuals with mental retardation. Analysis of major issues in mental retardation such as deinstitutionalization, inclusion in school and community services, client advocacy, family involvement and new techniques in intervention and prevention.

SELD 600.C90 (Call #/CRN 19211) Characteristics of Persons with Learning Disabilities (3 credits) - (Learning Disabilities Specialty)
Instructor: Ms. Shannon McManus/Dr. Elaine Traynelis-Yurek
The nature and needs of individuals with learning disabilities, with emphasis upon psychological and behavioral characteristics as related to educational needs.

TEDU 631.C94 (Call #/CRN 18652) Behavior Management of Students with Disabilities (3 credits)
Instructor: Dr. Robin Smith
An in-depth analysis of theoretical models, research, strategies for managing behavior of students with various disabilities. Emphasis on developing, implementing and evaluating behavior management programs in special education programs.

Cohort 12
EMOD 500.C90 (Call #/CRN 19209) Characteristics of Students with Emotional Disturbance (3 credits) - (Emotional Disturbance Specialty)
Instructor: Ms. DiAnne Garner
Focuses on the nature of children and youth with behavior disorders and emotional disturbances with emphasis on psychological, biophysical, sociological and ecological factors that relate to their educational needs. Related topics include definitions and classification of disorders, school identification and assessment procedures and intervention approaches.

MNRT 556.C91 (Call #/CRN 19210) Introduction to Mental Retardation (3 credits) - (Mental Retardation Specialty)
Instructor: Ms. Kimberly Dell
Initial graduate offering for special education majors concentrating in mental retardation. Includes review and discussion of all ages and levels of individuals with mental retardation. Analysis of major issues in mental retardation such as deinstitutionalization, inclusion in school and community services, client advocacy, family involvement and new techniques in intervention and prevention.

SELD 600.C90 (Call #/CRN 19211) Characteristics of Persons with Learning Disabilities (3 credits) - (Learning Disabilities Specialty)
Instructor: Ms. Shannon McManus/Dr. Elaine Traynelis-Yurek
The nature and needs of individuals with learning disabilities, with emphasis upon psychological and behavioral characteristics as related to educational needs.

TEDU 533.C90 (Call #/CRN 18651) Educational Assessment of Individuals with Exceptionalities (3 credits)
Instructor: Ms. Tara McDaniel
An examination of standardized tests and informational techniques, and their application in educational settings. Skills needed for administration, interpretation and application of such techniques in the development and understanding of individualized educational programs (IEPs) are developed.

Carole Boyle
School of Education - Virginia Commonwealth University
caboyle@vcu.edu
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