ECE222 — Introduction to the Exceptional Learner
ECE 222 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner ECE 222 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner Description: Overview of various types of learners with special needs including children with disabilities, gifted learners, and children at risk birth to grade 12. Includes topics on public laws related to individuals with disabilities, identification and assessment of children, characteristics of exceptional learners, inclusion, coordinating with various agencies and specialists, and planning, delivering, and documenting educational services. This course requires 10 face-to-face observation hours in a special needs or full inclusion setting. This course is cross-listed with EDU 222 . Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Course Content: Learner development and individual learning differences Learning environments for children with exceptionalities that are culturally safe, inclusive and responsive Curricular content delivery to children with exceptionalities Instructional planning and strategies for children with exceptionalities Foundations of the field of special education and ethical practices Collaboration with family, other educators, related service providers, individuals with exceptionalities, and personnel from community agencies Learning