SPED 360: Foundations of Early Childhood Education: Beginning with Infants and Toddlers

Course Description

This course is designed to give the teacher candidate an opportunity to learn about and examine a rigorous overview of historical and current trends, legal and ethical issues, theory, philosophy, child development, state and national standards as well as best practices that form the foundation of special education, early childhood education, and early childhood special education. Coursework will focus on history, philosophy, theory, professional development, program standards, and issues of eligibility for children who may need support for learning in a natural environment. Developmentally Appropriate Practices and DEC Recommended Practices for early childhood education from birth to eight years old will also be examined. Prerequisites: Admission to SOEHS.