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
LSOE
Credits
3
Level
Graduate
Offered
Every Fall

Requirements fulfilled

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

Official evaluation summary

3.39 / 5

Based on 98 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Jessica Hinson-Williams
    Summer 2026
  • Haerin Park
    Spring 2023 · Official rating 2.93/5
  • Heather Francis
    Summer 2024, Fall 2022 · Official rating 3.81/5
  • Lori Dunn
    Summer 2022, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.36/5
  • Richard Jackson
    Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.19/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Jessica Hinson-Williams · On-line Asynchronous · Offered