EDUC 7307 Global Perspectives on Disabilities and Special Education
In the modern world there are many differing perspectives about the significance of disabilities. In this course we examine both "medical model" perspectives on the origin and nature of disabilities, as rooted in the scientific method, and post-modern critical perspectives. Cultural influences on how those perspectives are valued will also be considered. Differing approaches to special education practice--both service delivery systems and interventions--will be critically compared to the thought traditions. The ethics and social value of special education will also be considered.
Course overview
- Department
- Teacher Education and Curriculum and Instruction
- School
- Lynch
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.39 / 5 · Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.93 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 6
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | Heather Francis | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 14 of 20 |
| Fall 2023 | Richard Jackson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 of 20 |
| Spring 2023 | Haerin Park | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 15 of 19 |
| Fall 2022 | Heather Francis | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 18 of 21 |
| Summer 2022 | Lori Dunn | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 3.5 | — | 6 of 14 |
| Spring 2022 | Lori Dunn | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 28 of 44 |
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Sections
- Section 01