1982-1983 Academic Catalog

64 therapy to deal with frustrations, stress, fears, anxiety, and con– flicts resulting from an individual's exceptionality. 31-340 Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities 5 hours An overview of the causes and effects ofmental retardation and related developmental disabilities in home, school, and commu– nity settings. 31-341 LearningDisabilities and Behavior Disorders 5 hours An overview of the specific problems of and major remedial approaches to children with learning disabilities and behavior dis– orders. 31-342 Introduction to the Emotionally Disturbed 5 hours A survey of causes and symptoms of emotional disturbance. Teacher awareness and teaching techniques for dealing with the emotionally handicapped student. 31-343 Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders 3 hours Survey of physiological and psychological causes of speech and language disorders. 31-414 Learning Disabled and Mentally Retarded in the Christian School 3 hours An analysis of the responsibility of local churches or schools to provide for those special children. Classroom and resource needs, student placement and relationships, administrative and faculty concerns evaluated. Prerequisite: 31-341 Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorders. 31-415 Administrating Special Education in the Christian School 5 hours An analysis of the administrative concerns and techniques of administrating special education programs in the Christian school. Program organization, budgeting, discipline, and inter– school concerns are reviewed. 31-416 Curriculum Writing for the Retarded in the Sunday School 3 hours Consideration of factors involved in planning, layout, and de– velopment of Sunday school and Christian school curricula. 31-418 Counseling Methods with the Mentally Retarded and Developmentally Disabled 3 hours An exploration of methods and techniques of counseling adapted to the special circumstances. Similarities and differences to usual counseling practices analyzed. Prerequisite: 31-340 Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. 31-420 Teaching the Preschool Mentally Retarded Child in the Home 3 hours A survey of training methods available to parents. Specific self-help skills presented. Prerequisite: 31-340 Mental Retarda– tion and Developmental Disabilities. 31-421 Elementary Methods for Teaching the Retarded 5 hours A study of the methods, materials, and resources needed for the effective instruction of EMR and TMR children. Field experience in a participant-observer program is included. Prerequisite: 31-340 Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. 31-423 Methods of Teaching the Severely-Profoundly Retarded 5 hours An analysis of the learning abilities of the severely-profoundly retarded. Strategies for teaching self-help skills, basic academics, vocational skills, and maintenance skills explored and developed. Prerequisite: 31-340 Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. 31-424 Vocational Training for the Retarded 5 hours Philosophy, methods, materials, and facilities needed to in– itiate and maintain vocational programs for secondary schools. Sheltered workshops, community job placements, and school planning are explored. Prerequisite: 31-340 Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. 31-430 Practicum in Methods and Teaching of the Mentally Retarded and Developmentally Disabled 10 hours Experience in the use of teaching methods in classroom or workshop setting at Shepherds. Must be taken at Shepherds. 31-431 Practicum in Residential Care of the Mentally Retarded and Developmentally Disabled 10 hours Experience in the actual care of the mentally retarded in their residential setting. Must be taken at Shepherds.