Sep 28, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

EDSP 4600 - Field Experience in Special Education II


This field experience focuses on increasing responsibilities in the practical application of concepts and skills introduced in special education courses in prerequisite and current block. Teacher candidates (pre-service teachers) complete direct observations, planning, and teaching under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor in settings with persons receiving services and supports under IDEA. This course is the second in a two-part early field experience where teacher candidates engage a variety of clinical experiences to expand their knowledge of serving students was a disabilities to prepare them for dual licensure. A minimum of 120 direct contact hours are required..

Requisites: C or better in (EDSP 3600 and 3700 and 2730)
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 seminar, 8.0 field experience/internship
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to use appropriate and modified assessment/data collection techniques tied to an individual’s needs in various domains.
  • Students will be able to use instructional strategies appropriate to learners’ needs.
  • Students will be able to collaborate with other professionals, related service providers, para-professionals, families, and use community resources to benefit K-12 learners.
  • Students will be able to apply skills to promote the use of language and communication in K-12 learning environments.
  • Students will be able to use, model, and teach skills that promote appropriate learning environments and social interactions with K-12 learners.
  • Students will be able to develop instructional plans and deliver instruction appropriate to the individual needs of K-12 learners.
  • Students will be able to identify and utilize professional and ethical practices.


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