Communication Development for Early Childhood Special Education

Catalog description

This is a graduate course designed to increase knowledge and develop skills to enhance teachers' skills in identifying and working with young children with communication and speech challenges. Through the use of course readings, available research and case studies, candidates will develop competencies in planning and utilizing effective methods and strategies for working with children who have communication and language disabilities to maximize learning in early childhood and classroom situations. Twenty (20) hours of guided observation/ participation at this level are required (see http://www.nsu.edu/education/pdf/ProfessionalObserv atio nHandbook.pdf ).