In this context, methods to adapt the curriculum to individualize instruction to meet the needs of students with special needs will be discussed. Issues of differentiating student needs, long and short-term planning, technology-assisted learning, and social skills curriculum will be addressed. Students will also learn how to actively create learning environments which promote positive learning results in general and special curricula by modifying the learning environment, using direct motivational and instructional interventions.
Outcomes: Demonstrates current knowledge of integrated learning experiences for children from birth through grade three and understands the central concepts and tools of inquiry in each of the following content area: language and literacy (English language arts); mathematics; science; health, safety, nutrition, and movement (physical development and health); art, music, and drama (fine arts); and social science; understands how to plan developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum; understands how to use and integrate appropriate technological resources into classroom instruction.
Outcomes: Demonstrates current knowledge of integrated learning experiences for children from birth through grade three and understands the central concepts and tools of inquiry in each of the following content area: language and literacy (English language arts); mathematics; science; health, safety, nutrition, and movement (physical development and health); art, music, and drama (fine arts); and social science; understands how to plan developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum; understands how to use and integrate appropriate technological resources into classroom instruction.