SPED 371: Preschool Learning Environments: Assessment, Curriculum, Instruction and Intervention

Course Description

This course is designed to give the teacher candidate an opportunity to learn about and examine relevant theories, practices, and policies pertaining to planning, instruction, and assessment of preschool age children within a variety of learning environments. Candidates will identify and develop culturally and linguistically responsive curriculum in accordance with child and family outcomes across developmental domains and academic content areas. Specific focus will be on approaches to service delivery (e.g., instructional and assistive technology, instructional strategies) and specific interventions for preschool age children and their families. Professional roles and responsibilities will be explored within the context of interdisciplinary and interagency programs including Head Start, Title I preschool, early childhood special education, 4K, childcare, etc. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment with SPEC ED 304.