EDEC 5230 Curriculum and Materials for Children with Disabilities
The student will evaluate the development of curriculum strategies appropriate for the child with disabilities from birth through age five. Prerequisites: Completion of EDEC 1300, EDEC 1305, and EDEX 3340. (3 lect.)
Major Topics
- Curriculum scope and sequence
- Assessment
- Direct Instruction
- Universal Design
- Developmentally appropriate materials
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
Examine the scope, developmental sequence, and interrelationships of content across curricular domains, and strategies for selecting, developing, and implementing an individualized curriculum for preschoolers with disabilities.
Determine the procedures and functions of various assessment activities in early childhood special education, including guidelines for selecting or designing assessments, and administering, interpreting, and sharing assessment results.
Discuss the study and development of curriculum strategies appropriate for the child with disabilities from birth through age five.
Describe direct instruction methodology across the curriculum.
Explain principles and practices of Universal Design for Learning.