Theoretical Foundations in ECE

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This competency-based course will focus on the knowledge, skills, abilities and dispositions teachers need to apply and analyze the theoretical foundations of early childhood education and early childhood special education to his/her professional practice. Teacher Candidates will examine the theoretical foundations of early childhood special education and its impact on young children with disabilities. This course will provide evidence-based research and clinical opportunities that will be implemented, analyzed, evaluated and refined during the 16 weeks of clinical experience. This iterative process facilitates an in-depth understanding of the theoretical foundations needed to address the individual needs of all children, including children with disabilities, PreK-3. With the support of the college faculty and the cooperating practitioner, the teacher candidate will actively engage in on-going self-assessment, focusing on the refinement of their understanding of the unique factors related to students’ abilities and disabilities within the learning environment.