ECE 248 - Children with Disabilities and Their Families

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): WR 115 or designated placement; and ECE 161 or ECE 163 or ED 225 or permission of Instructor.

Course Description: Explores ways teachers can facilitate the inclusion of young children with disabilities in a child care or classroom setting. Covers characteristics of disabilities, environmental and curricular adaptations, and instructional strategies for supporting learning. Impact of disability on families, working in partnership with parents, and participation on the IFSP/IEP team will also be addressed.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate inclusion values and respect for people with disabilities and their families. (ILO: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Global Consciousness)
CLO#2: Apply problem solving strategies and develop adaptations to facilitate individualization and support inclusion.
CLO#3: Describe how to create and maintain an environment that is both physically and developmentally accessible to each child.
CLO#4: Demonstrate understanding of the family experience and the importance of partnering with parents.
CLO#5: Identify characteristics of a variety of disabilities and be able to match the instructional strategies and supports to learning needs.
CLO#6: Explain practical and positive strategies for guiding behavior and supporting communication and social interaction.
CLO#7: Analyze one’s own philosophy, skills, and practice related to inclusion.