Early Childhood Education - Children with Differing Abilities

Children with Differing Abilities (ECED 1925)

Total Credits: 3
Lecture Credits: 3.00

Description: This course examines the child with differing abilities in an early-childhood setting. You will integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives; provide inclusive programs for young children; apply legal and ethical requirements including, but not limited to ADA and IDEA; differentiate between typical and exceptional development; analyze the differing abilities of children with physical, cognitive, health/medical, communication, and/or emotional/behavioral disorders; work collaboratively with community and professional resources; utilize an individual education plan; adapt curriculum to meet the needs of children with developmental differences; and learn the importance of cultivating partnerships with families who have children with developmental differences. Must be taken A-F.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Describe types of programs and interventions
2. 2. Examine differing abilities based upon authentic assessments
3. 3. Adapt activities, learning environment, and curriculum for children with special needs to meet unique developmental characteristics of children
4. 4. Explore own biases, preferences and privileges as it could impact children's gender, family, language, culture, and special needs
5. 5. Identify teaching practices that support children with variations in learning styles, cultural perspectives, ability, and special needs
6. 6. Integrate individualized planning and family involvement for children with special needs

Prerequisites: 

ECED 1545 or instructor approval.