Questions, Questions: Using Problem-Based Learning to Infuse Disability Studies into an Introductory Secondary Special Education Course

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Laura Eisenman
Marisa Kofke

Keywords

Disability Studies Pedagogy, Special Education, Problem-Based-Learning

Abstract

This essay describes how an introductory special education course for future high school general education teachers became disability studies friendly through problem-based learning. Course structure and content are described, including opportunities for introducing disability studies concepts. Instructional challenges related to problem-based learning and maintaining a dual content focus are considered.
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