ce240 young children with special needs – unit 9 seminar

Sarah Cordett, M.A.

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Agenda

Unit 9 Final ProjectUnit 9 Topics

Inclusion Virtual Field Trip: Benefits of Inclusion Seminar Questions Textbook Activity: Curriculum Modifications Virtual Field Trip: Social Aspects of Inclusion Virtual Field Trip: Resource Exploration Video: Inclusion Success Story

Unit 9 Project

Questions?

Learning Outcomes for Unit 9

Assess the value of children's experiences in the inclusive classroom

Assess the value of family experiences as a result of the inclusive classroom

Analyze the characteristics of an effective Early Childhood Care Professional

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Inclusion

Definition: Children with special needs attend preschool, child care, and recreational programs with their typically developing peers.

(Allen & Cowdery, 2009)

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Virtual Field Trip

Find the article “Special needs, ‘mainstream’ classroom” in the web resources from Unit 9.

Take 5 minutes to read the article.

Share: What are the benefits of inclusion for children with disabilities? And for children without disabilities?

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Benefits of Inclusion

Benefits: Children with and without disabilities make gains in

development Those with disabilities benefit from social interaction Those without disabilities develop more positive attitudes High quality curriculum and individual supports are

needed to optimize benefits

(Allen & Cowdery, 2009)

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Questions

What do you think your role is in an inclusive environment?

How can you help to ensure that children thrive in an inclusive setting? Share an example.

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Curriculum Modifications

Curriculum modifications: Adaptations and accommodations to classroom activities, routines, and learning areas to include children with disabilities in classrooms and to enhance their participation.

(Allen & Cowdery, 2009)

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Curriculum Modifications

Locate the table on pp. 625-626 of our text.Take 5 minutes to read it over.

Share:Explain three (3) types of modifications you may use as an Early Childhood Care Professional. Explain how you would use these.

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The Social Aspect of Inclusion

Go to the article “Friendships” in the Information Box.

Take 6-7 minutes to read through all 3 sections of the site.

Share:How can you as an ECE professional help foster friendships between children with and without disabilities?

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Inclusion and ECE

Go to the link “Circle if Inclusion” in the Information Box.

Take 8 minutes to explore the site.

Share 1-2 ideas or insights you gained from this website. How did the information here help you understand more about best practices in inclusion?

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Inclusion Success Story

Go to the link “Samantha’s Story” in the Information Box.

Watch the video.

Share:How did Samantha benefit from inclusion? How did her family’s involvement and participation make a difference?

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References

Allen, E.K., Cowdery, G.E. (2009). The Exceptional Child: inclusion in early childhood education. United States of America: Thompson Delmar Learning

Have a wonderful last week!Best of luck in the future!!