EDUC& 204 - Exceptional Child

5 Credits

Introduction to children with disabilities and special education; including the history, theories, varying philosophies and the effects of disabilities on the child, family, relationships, school, work and society’s institutions. Also focuses on current issues and trends in special education.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Evening, Online, Weekend
Designed to Serve Professional - Technical Students in Education; Transfer Students seeking D/G designated course.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:10

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 36
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Diversity & Globalism

ProfTech Course Yes
Transferable Elective Yes
PLA Eligible Yes

Course Outline

History of special education & disability rights
Legislation, language and labels
Special education definitions, services, trends, philosophies, methods, and theories
Social justice and special education
Working with parents and families
Early identification and intervention
Concepts of intelligence
Understanding inclusion and current service systems
Transitions to adulthood

Student Learning Outcomes
The student will describe and discuss disability from a historical perspective, including relevant legislation. (Washington State Core Competencies for Paraeducators, 1.A and 7.A.)

The student will describe the patterns of child development, milestones typically achieved at different ages and risk factors that may impede or prohibit typical development. (Washington State Core Competencies for Paraeducators, 3.) (Washington State Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals, Area II, Promoting Physical Development, 3.e. Area II, Promoting Cognitive Development,3.f. Area II, Promoting Language/Communication Development, 3.n. Area II, Promoting Social/Emotional Development, 3.K. Area III, 3.g, 3.h)

The student will identify the limitations inherent in defining and naming conditions and the advantages and disadvantages of the labeling process.

The student will describe the pre-referral and referral process. (Washington State Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals, Area III, 3.h, 3.i, 3.j)

The student will describe community resources and services available to children with disabilities and their families, and methods for sharing this information with families from diverse backgrounds. (Washington State Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals, Area IV, Relationships with Families, 3.e, 3.f, 3.g and Area IV, Use of Community Resources, 2.b, 3.a)

The Student will describe the ways in which technology can assist teaching and learning for exceptional individuals. (Washington state Core Competencies for Paraeducators, 13)