CDEV 1130

Special Needs in Early Childhood

Credits: 3

Description: This course examines the development of children with special needs and prepares caregivers to integrate children with special needs into child development settings. The course includes discussion of important aspects of education for young children in special education and inclusive settings and facilitates learners' development of educational philosophy. Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): CDEV1116

Credit Breakdown: 3/0/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)

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Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Prerequisites

• CDEV 1102 Parent & Professional Relations
• CDEV 1116 Relations and Mgmt in Early Child Ed

Core Abilities

1. Demonstrate thinking/active learning skills.
2. Demonstrate self-development skills.

Competencies

1. Examine fundamental principles of special education
2. Examine legal requirements
3. Identify adult/caregiver role
4. Identify appropriate resources
5. Examine common disorders
6. Examine learning environment
7. Examine teaching strategies
8. Demonstrate strategies to support socio-emotional development
9. Demonstrate strategies to support positive self-esteem development
10. Examine family support strategies
11. Display professional and ethical conduct
12. Create artifact for efolio

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with the Learning Services Director in the Learning Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learners who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.