SPED 660 - Education of Children and Youth with Disabilities I:

Institution:

Washburn University

Subject:

Description:

This is a methods course that covers instructional approaches and procedures that offer de- velopmentally appropriate, effective and inclusive early intervention for preschool and kindergarten age children who experience developmental delays, disabling conditions or who are at-risk for developmental problems and disabilities. It is directed toward: (a) "how" to teach, or the technical components of developingand delivering effective instruction that provide access to the general early childhood curriculum within recognized approaches to early childhood education for young children, and (b) the "what" to teach, or the selection of developmentallyand individually appropriate child objectives as well as specific materials and specialized instructional approaches. The relationship of instructional planning to state and federal mandates will also be considered. The course is primarily intended for persons who are currently working toward certification in the ECSE program area. Prerequisite: SPED 425 or SPED 725, and SPED 735, which can be taken concurrently. LEC

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.washburn.edu

Phone Number:

(785) 670-1010

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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