ECED 370 Adaptations, Modifications and Planning (5 credits)
Prerequisite Admission into the BAS-T program.
Course Description
Use evidence-based strategies to adapt curriculum and environments for diverse children (birth–grade 3) and their families. Create lesson plans based on goals in IEPs, IFSPs, and 504 plans to support individual learning and development.
Course Content
A. Theories and research that form the basis of early childhood special education curriculum and instruction B. Research-based best practices for effective management of teaching and learning in individual, small group and large group settings C. Research-based methods for increasing early learning in adaptive, social, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and communication domains. D. Accommodations, modifications, technology and alternatives and when to apply each in classroom, district, and state testing
Student Outcomes
1. Select, adapt and modify individualized assessment strategies including accommodations, technology and alternative assessment for infants and young children.
2. Systematically evaluate and ensure the effective implementation of comprehensive IFSP/IEPs and 504 plans by establishing collaborative partnerships with team members, families, and when appropriate, engaging the children in meaningful participation.
3. Develop instructional content, resources, and strategies that are aligned with the IEP or IFSP goals and respond to cultural and linguistic differences.
4. Prepare lesson plans, organize materials, and monitor implementation of early intervention services and specially designed instruction for oneself, Para educators, and general educators.
5. Evaluate the need for assistive technologies and incorporate when appropriate in order to ensure all students are included in the classroom community.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
1. Inclusive Practices: The candidate creates a welcoming, supportive, challenging environment for each and every child and his/her family and advocates for services and supports to be received in the least restrictive environment or within natural learning environments.
2. Pedagogical Skills: The candidate applied learning theory and incorporates a variety of evidence-based instructional strategies that are individually, culturally, and developmentally appropriate into his/her teaching practices, within and across disciplines.
Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
1. Oral presentations
2. Written critique
3. Observation critique
4. Small group assessment
5. Written quizzes and exams
6. Peer evaluation
7. Essay
8. Reflection paper
9. Role play
10. Self-assessment
11. Group debate
12. Action plan
13. Interview
14. Discussion boards
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