TLS375

042864

The purpose of this course is to provide early childhood educators a foundation of best educational practices in including children with diverse abilities from birth to 8 years of age. Students taking this course will gain an understanding of the characteristics of children with diverse learning needs, including children who are developing typically and those with varying developmental, sensory, physical, and or behavioral challenges. This course presents specific information, techniques, and methods of developing age-appropriate and meaningful programming within typical early childhood settings through collaborative service delivery for students who have varying exceptionalities such as autism, multiple disabilities, cognitive disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disorders. Students will apply strategies given case scenarios as well as on-site practical experiences.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate

This course which is part of the Initial Teacher Preparation Program, is limited to those students admitted to the College of Education: Early Childhood Teacher Certification Program.