EDUC1044

Education and Development for Students with Disabilities

Introduces pre-service teachers to a variety of issues surrounding special education, including its historical development, concepts of disability, the terminology commonly used in the field, and recent trends and practices. Examines legislation pertaining to special education, particularly the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Assists future educators to understand the process of designing and implementing an Individualized Educational Program (IEP).

Course overview

Department
Teacher Education and Curriculum and Instruction
School
Lynch
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.59 / 5

Based on 473 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • David Scanlon
    Fall 2026, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.75/5
  • Donald Ricciato
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.79/5
  • Cynthia Callow
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024 · Official rating 4.53/5
  • Rachael Mckinnon
    Summer 2024 · Official rating 5.00/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Donald Ricciato · Campion Hall 328 TuTh 12:00 Noon-01:15PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · David Scanlon · Campion Hall 10 MW 12:00 Noon-01:15PM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Campion Hall 236 MW 03:00PM-04:15PM · Offered