ECE 248 - Developmentally Diverse Learners

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

WR 115 or designated placement; and ECE 161 or ECE 163 or ED 225 or permission of Instructor.

WR 115Q as required.

Course Description: Explores historical milestones for inclusion and accessibility in Education. Examines best practices to facilitate inclusion and learning for children with diverse developmental needs. Includes targeted embedded opportunities, environmental and curricular adaptations, and specialized instructional strategies. Special focus on the family experience and working as a team to support children with diverse developmental needs.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Identify historical societal milestones that impact current diversity and inclusion practices in education. (ILO: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Global Consciousness)
CLO#2: Describe the purpose and components of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
CLO#3: Define roles and responsibilities of family, child, teacher, and specialists on the team to support children with diverse developmental needs.
CLO#4: Develop embedded opportunities for targeted learning in daily routines, environments, and activities.
CLO#5: Identify specific strategies to support common developmental needs in the social, emotional, cognitive, and communication domains.
CLO#6: Analyze one’s own philosophy, skills, and practice related to inclusion.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Notebook and pen or pencil for taking notes, access to Blackboard via computer.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.