Academic Courses
Course Descriptions
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CCD 215 | Methods and Curricula for Persons With Developmental Disabilities | (3-0) 3 Cr. Hrs. |
Course Description
This course will familiarize the student with the theoretical approaches of education for persons with special needs including a survey of various curricula.
Prerequisites
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
- None.
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Explain the role of the teacher/caregiver in the identification of developmental problems and in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process.
- Outline the major requirements of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
- Summarize the different assessment protocols utilized for identifying children with special needs.
- Explore key issues regarding readiness and pre-academic skills regarding children with special needs.
- Explain specific activities which increase/stimulate cognitive development, including objectives, methods, and criteria for measurement of success.
- Construct a task analysis of specific skills in the areas of self care, cognitive development, and socialization.
- Prescribe the formation of appropriate goals and objectives for children and adults with special needs.
- Contrast the various curricula used with children and adults with developmental disabilities.
- Explain the Child Protection Law as related to mandated reporters.
Note: This course may not be offered every semester.
Please check the CCD section of the current course schedule for availability.