Inclusion in Early Childhood Settings Part I

Duration: 10 weeks
Hours: 65
Domestic Tuition: $695.00
International Tuition: $1015.00

Description

This course is designed to assist students gain the skills necessary to work with children who need extra support in a child care setting. The course examines the benefits of inclusion, describes the effects of a disability on children’s development and discusses strategies for teachers.

Objectives

To understand inclusion and its implications for families, children and staff in a child care setting.
To become familiar with the major areas of disability that may effect young children.
To develop an awareness of factors involved in identifying young children who need extra support.
To become familiar with community resources and have knowledge of referral procedures.
To develop strategies for expanding and enriching early childhood programs to benefit the experiences of all children.

Prerequisites

Required Textbooks

Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs, 8th Canadian Edition

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SECD Single User License: North American Edition

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More Info

This course utilizes the “North American Edition” section of the Science of Early Childhood Development (SECD) website. Canadian early childhood professionals created the SECD website as a “living textbook,” constantly evolving based on current practices and research. This online resource is split into sections and topics, much like a hardcopy textbook would be. The website is a rich resource of relevant, current and reputable academic papers and articles, in-depth subject exploration, expert interviews, videos of English and French-Canadian classrooms and educators, videos of international classrooms and educators, and interactive quizzes and games. The content will help you reinforce and expand on course content and in many cases, be required to directly answer assignment questions.