GARED 6002 - Arts and Children With Special Needs

Institution:

Lesley University

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Description:

2 credits Understanding children whose emotional, physical, and social issues require special consideration. Art, drama, and movement are explored as stimuli for personal expression and remediation. This course focuses on how the arts can support children with special needs in both separate and inclusive settings. The course gives particular attention to developing methods of using arts as the primary vehicle for encouraging cooperative learning and self expression, building self esteem and self confidence, attending to different learning styles, developing decision making skills, and improving basic language and communication skills. Participatory activities in both visual and performing arts are included with opportunities to develop individual applications for children with varying abilities.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lesley.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 868-9600

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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