FIELD PRACTICE IN EARLY INTERVENTION/SPECIAL EDUCATION 1 unit

Catalog description

Practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice with infants and young children with disabilities and other special needs, including understanding of early intervention needs and practices. Demonstration of developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under the supervision of qualified early education professionals. Emphasis on child-centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning and assessment; and knowledge of curriculum content areas as student teachers implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for young children with disabilities or other special needs. Total of 60 hours field practice.