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Ontario Tech University
   
    May 02, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Calendar 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Calendar
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EDST 2700U – Foundations of Special Education


This Special Education course is tailored to educators and includes foundational knowledge about inclusive learning opportunities for students with exceptionalities. There will be an overview of the principles of inclusion, various exceptionalities, program planning and delivery, classroom management, and the integration of assistive and digital technology. Additionally, there will be a focus on legal issues underpinning the Education Act and the Accessibility Standards in Ontario. The nuances of student assessment—including formal, informal, observational techniques, and the interpretation of psychological assessments will be explored through the lens of differentiation and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 2
Tutorial hours: 1.5
Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: EDST 1000U 
Experiential learning: Yes



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