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ECE 151 - Individualizing for Children

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open


Introduction to effective practices that support the development and learning of young children with disabilities and other special needs. Focus is on evidence-based, individualized instructional methods and strategies used in teaching and facilitating the development of young children. This course involves field assignments.
Prerequisite: None
Competencies
1. Assess evidence-based, developmentally and individually appropriate methods for fostering the social-emotional, cognitive, communication, adaptive and motor development of young children in various inclusive settings such as the home, the school, and the community

1. Evaluate early childhood settings for effective, inclusive instructional practices

2. Design examples of DEC Recommended Practices

2. Apply developmental and intervention theory to make instructional decisions

1. Develop activity plans for routines and activities that integrate intervention objectives and strategies into ongoing everyday natural routines and activities

2. Match instructional techniques and settings to learning objectives for children

3. Apply principles of inclusion to support the development of young children with varying needs and abilities

1. Design learning environments that include accommodations and adaptations for young children with varying needs and abilities

2. Generate options for differentiating instruction

4. Demonstrate understanding of IEPs and IFSPs

1. Identify learning objectives for infants, toddlers, and preschool age children

2. Plan for and utilize data collection to support planning and instruction

5. Illustrate knowledge of family-centered practices

1. Interview a family about their experiences with a young child with special needs

2. Demonstrate examples of family-centered practices

6. Demonstrate professionalism

1. Identify essential components of a team approach for working with young children and families

2. List community resources to aid in teaming or making referrals for families

3. Complete required background checks

4. Obtain media releases

5. Maintain confidentiality



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