2018-2019 Catalog

EDU 221 Children With Exceptionalities

3-0-3

This course covers atypical patterns of child development, inclusive/diverse settings, evidenced-based educational/family plans, differentiated instruction, adaptive materials, and assistive technology. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities and delays, early intervention/special education, transitions, observation, developmental screening, formative assessment of children, and collaborating with families and community partners. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize diverse abilities, describe the referral process, identify community resources, explain the importance of collaboration with families/professionals, and develop appropriate strategies/adaptations to support children in all environments with best practices as defined by laws, policies and the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.

Prerequisite

EDU 144 and EDU 145

Corequisite

DRE 098 or appropriate placement scores (Amended 10/29/18 and effective Spring 2019: BSP 4002 or ENG 111.)

Offered

FA