ce240 young children with special needs – unit 9 seminar
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CE240 Young Children with Special Needs – Unit 9 Seminar. Sarah Cordett, M.A. Agenda. Unit 9 Final Project Unit 9 Topics Inclusion Virtual Field Trip: Benefits of Inclusion Seminar Questions Textbook Activity: Curriculum Modifications Virtual Field Trip: Social Aspects of Inclusion - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Sarah Cordett, M.A.
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Agenda
Unit 9 Final ProjectUnit 9 Topics
Inclusion Virtual Field Trip: Benefits of Inclusion Seminar Questions Textbook Activity: Curriculum Modifications Virtual Field Trip: Social Aspects of Inclusion Virtual Field Trip: Resource Exploration Video: Inclusion Success Story
Unit 9 Project
Questions?
Learning Outcomes for Unit 9
Assess the value of children's experiences in the inclusive classroom
Assess the value of family experiences as a result of the inclusive classroom
Analyze the characteristics of an effective Early Childhood Care Professional
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Inclusion
Definition: Children with special needs attend preschool, child care, and recreational programs with their typically developing peers.
(Allen & Cowdery, 2009)
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Virtual Field Trip
Find the article “Special needs, ‘mainstream’ classroom” in the web resources from Unit 9.
Take 5 minutes to read the article.
Share: What are the benefits of inclusion for children with disabilities? And for children without disabilities?
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Benefits of Inclusion
Benefits: Children with and without disabilities make gains in
development Those with disabilities benefit from social interaction Those without disabilities develop more positive attitudes High quality curriculum and individual supports are
needed to optimize benefits
(Allen & Cowdery, 2009)
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Questions
What do you think your role is in an inclusive environment?
How can you help to ensure that children thrive in an inclusive setting? Share an example.
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Curriculum Modifications
Curriculum modifications: Adaptations and accommodations to classroom activities, routines, and learning areas to include children with disabilities in classrooms and to enhance their participation.
(Allen & Cowdery, 2009)
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Curriculum Modifications
Locate the table on pp. 625-626 of our text.Take 5 minutes to read it over.
Share:Explain three (3) types of modifications you may use as an Early Childhood Care Professional. Explain how you would use these.
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The Social Aspect of Inclusion
Go to the article “Friendships” in the Information Box.
Take 6-7 minutes to read through all 3 sections of the site.
Share:How can you as an ECE professional help foster friendships between children with and without disabilities?
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Inclusion and ECE
Go to the link “Circle if Inclusion” in the Information Box.
Take 8 minutes to explore the site.
Share 1-2 ideas or insights you gained from this website. How did the information here help you understand more about best practices in inclusion?
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Inclusion Success Story
Go to the link “Samantha’s Story” in the Information Box.
Watch the video.
Share:How did Samantha benefit from inclusion? How did her family’s involvement and participation make a difference?
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References
Allen, E.K., Cowdery, G.E. (2009). The Exceptional Child: inclusion in early childhood education. United States of America: Thompson Delmar Learning
Have a wonderful last week!Best of luck in the future!!