SEMINAR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION RESEARCH

3 credits.

Equips the knowledge and skills necessary to be thoughtful critically consumers and producers of education and special education research. Designed to: (a) provide an overview of the variety of research methods and approaches typically used in special education and the utility of these methods and approaches in addressing educational problems and issues; (b) critically appraise published peer-reviewed research in special education; (c) develop the skills necessary to summarize, synthesize and expand upon research already conducted on topics of personal and professional relevance; and (d) communicate research ideas, findings, and implications for practice and future research to a variety of audiences in an effective and professional manner.