Introduction to Special Education
本课程是特殊教育专业的入门课程，系统介绍特殊教育的基本概念、发展历史、法律政策与伦理规范。课程涵盖各类特殊需要儿童的分类与特征，包括学习障碍、智力障碍、自闭症谱系障碍、情绪与行为障碍、感官障碍等。学生将了解个别化教育计划（IEP）的制定流程，以及特殊教育的服务模式与支持体系。通过案例分析和课堂讨论，培养学生对特殊教育的专业认同和基本素养。
This introductory course provides a comprehensive overview of special education, covering foundational concepts, historical development, legal frameworks, and ethical guidelines. Students will explore the classification and characteristics of exceptional children, including learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, emotional and behavioral disorders, and sensory impairments. The course also covers the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process and service delivery models, fostering professional identity and basic competencies in special education.
学生需选择一个真实或模拟的特殊教育案例，撰写一份完整的案例分析报告。报告内容包括：学生基本情况描述、障碍类型与特征分析、现有教育支持措施评估、教育需求识别、以及初步的教育建议。要求结合课程所学的理论知识，引用至少三篇相关文献，分析深度和逻辑清晰度是评分重点。报告字数不少于3000字。
Students will select a real or simulated special education case and write a comprehensive case study report. The report should include student background, disability characterization, analysis of current support services, identification of educational needs, and preliminary recommendations. Students must integrate course theories, cite at least three relevant references, and demonstrate critical thinking. Minimum 3000 words.