SPE 432 Methods of Teaching Young Children with Special Needs

This course examines developmentally and individually appropriate strategies to foster the social, emotional, cognitive, communicative, and adaptive learning and motor development of young children with special needs in various settings, including the home, school, and community. Curriculum, instructional methods, and materials for teaching young children with special needs are examined. A variety of disabilities are addressed, and topics include compliance with pertinent legislation, team collaboration and practices, IFSPs and IEPs, accommodations and modifications for educating children in the least restrictive environment, individual and family-centered programming, and direct educational and behavioral intervention techniques. Ten hours of observation in an appropriate setting is required. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Credits

5