A systematic examination of facilities for the education of special education children. Emphasis is placed upon developing the student's understanding of applied behavior analysis, atypical vs. typical development, teacher's roles and responsibilities, evaluation techniques, and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Field experience is designed to provide the student with opportunities for observation and participation in public and private schools for a minimum of three hours a week. Practicum 4 cr. Students will be required to demonstrate competence in developmentally age appropriate curriculum and behavioral programs.
Lecture is devoted to discussion of problems encountered on field experience.
SEV 103 Psychology of the Exceptional Child 3 cr. Psychological development and problems of mentally retarded, physically handicapped, maladjusted, disturbed, sensory disabled, gifted and developmentally disabled children and adolescents. Appropriate techniques for fostering the emotional, physical, social, and cognitive development of the very young will be examined. Field visits to infant and toddler programs will be required.