Faculty Development Companion Workbook Module 11:: Techniques for Teaching Special Populations

Module 11 discusses several types of special populations that may be found in the adult learner and college classroom. It provides a description of the population, strategies for providing an effective education to those students, and other related considerations such as laws, adaptations, and motivations. Populations include students with physical disabilities, students with sensory and cognitive impairment, students with socio-emotional and psychological issues, and cultural awareness and diversity issues. Section 1: An Overview of Special Populations in the College Environment Section 2: Physical Disabilities Section 3: Sensory and Cognitive Impairment Section 4: Socio-emotional and Psychological Issues Section 5: Cultural Considerations and Diversity