EDC 9200 - Seminar and Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education

3 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs. lab/field

Students apply knowledge of typical and atypical development working with young children through seminar and supervised fieldwork in early childhood special education settings. Identification and examination of developmental disabilities in young children is introduced in conjunction with developmentally appropriate and effective remediation. Implications for adapting the learning environment, individualizing settings and instruction, co-teaching and cooperative models and methods are explored. Development of positive behavior supports for all young children, including English language learners. Role of families and educators in creating learning environments at home and in educational setting.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1200, Math Proficient, and EDC 2100, EDC 4000, and EDC 3200, with a minimum grade of “C” AND Department permission required

Open Only to Education Studies Majors: Birth - 2nd Grade Concentration
Department: Behavioral Sciences