MSE 7502 Educating Preschoolers with Special Needs

The field of early childhood education is growing and changing. For children who are exceptional, this is a significant time for learning. This class will provide the student with information about the development of preschoolers who have a variety of exceptionalities, and present them with strategies to plan for these children as they are included within an inclusive learning environment. The class will investigate methods of instruction utilizing a theme approach to learning and developmentally appropriate practice. This class will also provide information about the law, inclusion, assessment, theories, individual planning, partnering with parents, and specific learning disabilities.