An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children music, movement, visual arts, and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking. A survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible causes and characteristics of exceptionalities, educational intervention, available resources, referral processes, and the advocacy role and legislative issues. This course is designed for the paraprofessional working in integrated early childhood settings. Roles and responsibility of the paraprofessional, including IEP and ISFP lesson plan teaching strategies, and hands-on training in physical management and care skills of the child with special needs are emphasized. Instruction in basic sign language, and an overview of current learning technologies to assist the child with disabilities, is included.
Emphasis is placed on methods and materials for promoting activities of daily living.
Topics on philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluation, and communication. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Emphasis on circuit analysis of resistive networks and DC measurements.