8. recognize special needs in children and demonstrate a knowledge of how to meet these needs. 9. demonstrate a knowledge of how to involve parents in the classroom. 10. demonstrate a knowledge of needs of children from multicultural backgrounds and how to meet these needs. 11. show a knowledge of classroom survival and avoidance of burn-out. Evaluation will be through a combination of exams and projects.
Instructors reserve the right to evaluate in additional ways.
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