EDU 203 - Introduction to Children With Special Needs With Field Experiences

Institution:

Salem State University

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Description:

This course prepares prospective teachers to understand all types of special needs children. It covers identification of special needs: physical, social, emotional and mental, sensory as well as giftedness. The course includes recent legislation and planning for integrating the special needs child into the regular classroom. Field experiences provide opportunities for student to observe work with children with special needs of various social, racial, and linguistic backgrounds. Three lecture hours and two hours of fieldwork per week. Required of all Education majors, Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School concentrations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.salemstate.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 542-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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