Essential Components of a Course or Program

I. What is the purpose of the program or course?

II. What are the outcome variables that are absolutely required of all participants?

A. Course

• What academic skills must be demonstrated?
  
  
• What percentage of subject area knowledge must be mastered?
  
  
• What specific knowledge, principles, or concepts must be mastered?

B. Program

• What skills or competencies will be needed in the field after graduation?
  
  
• What are the requirements for licensing or professional accreditation?

III. What methods of instruction are non-negotiable, and why?

IV. What methods of assessing outcome variables are absolutely necessary, and why?

V. What are acceptable levels of performance on these measures?

Program requirements outside of these parameters may be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Resources for Faculty

• Introduction
• Student Responsibilities
• General Procedures
• Appropriate Terminology
• Interacting with Students with Disabilities
• Teaching Students with Disabilities:
  • Visual Disabilities
  • Hearing Disabilities
  • Speech Impairements
  • Mobility or Medical Disabilities
  • Manual Disabilities
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Attention Deficit Disorder
  • Psychological Disabilities
  • Other Disabilities
• Essential Components of a Course or Program
• Where to Get More Help

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