The course focuses on the development of individuals with mental retardation from conception through birth, infancy, and early childhood, and then through elementary school, adolescence, and adult years. Various types, degrees and characteristics pertaining to mental retardation are examined.
Emphasis is put on effective methodology for educating learners with mild mental retardation.
Prentice Hall Professional Standards Maintain professional standards of behavior at all times as a part of fulfilling course requirements. Your cooperation in this regard will be highly appreciated. Assignments Many of the course requirements are not only appropriate for inclusion in your professional portfolios but will also be useful when you start teaching. Assignments will be given for most class meetings. Immediate understanding of the lesson content will be assessed through class participation in the lesson and activity.