ED 337 - child Development II: Theory Into Practice

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Skidmore College

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Description:

An advanced course that increases specialized child development knowledge and skills. Students will use course content and assignments in classroom situations to develop teaching practices that promote inclusive classroom learning environments. Topics include: general knowledge of the most common special needs and learning disabilities among elementary school students; introduction to models of inclusion classrooms; perspectives and approaches to behavior and classroom management; teaching and learning processes that foster academic achievement and positive classroom communities; design and implementation of individualized interventions; and theories and strategies for social-skills building. Throughout the semester, students will have supervised observations as they practice their skills in elementary school classrooms. Taken concurrently with ED335 and 336. Prerequisites: ED200 and 334. Open only to juniors admitted to the professional sequence. D. Brent

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.skidmore.edu/

Phone Number:

(518) 580-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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