Special Education - Bradley University

Special Education from Bradley University is a Campus Bachelor Physics degree that prepares you for a Science career. Students in special education have the option of majoring in the Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) program or the Learning Behavior Specialist I - Elementary Education (LBS I - ELED) program. Upon graduation the special education major is eligible for State of Illinois teacher certification as a special education teacher (Ages 3-21) with an endorsement in LBS I. Students majoring in special education and elementary education will be eligible for State of Illinois teacher certification as a special and elementary educator. It is the department's philosophy that all children have the potential for successful learning experiences. The special education programs at Bradley University are designed to provide students with the following competencies: 1. To act as an advocate for exceptional children and youth and programs designed to educate them. 2. To understand the philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of special education. 3. To comprehend how disabilities impact the cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and communication development of an individual and provide opportunities that support the intellectual, social, and personal development of all students (ages 3-21). 4. To know the educational assessment process and use various assessment strategies to support the continuous development of all students, ages 3-21. 5. To create instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners and learning styles and are based on knowledge of the discipline, student, community, and curriculum goals. 6. To motivate individuals and groups to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. 7. To understand the central concepts and methods of inquiry; uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills; and creates learning experiences that make content meaningful to all students (ages 3-21). 8. To use knowledge of effective written, verbal, and visual communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction among professionals, parents, paraeducators, and students. 9. To conceive teaching as a profession, maintain standards of professional conduct, and provide leadership to improve students' learning and well-being. 10. To become reflective practitioners who continually evaluate how choices and actions affect students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community and actively seek opportunities to grow professionally View more details on Bradley University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physics courses.