IEC 253 Inclus Curr Design Pre K-Gr 2

This course will focus on methods for planning and implementing developmentally meaningful curricula for young children in accordance with state and national standards, informed by knowledge of child growth and development. Long-range and short-term models of planning for students with a variety of learning needs, including students who are not native English speakers and students with disabilities, will be a focus. Performance-based, continuous progress monitoring, and formal, standardized assessment and analysis of data produced through the assessments will be an integral part of the focus on planning instruction. Models of curriculum, instruction and assessment appropriate for pupils' individual needs, developmental levels, and interests will be studied including co-teaching and multi-tiered systems of support. Students will integrate all major content areas (language arts, science, math, social studies) and the humanities (art, literature, music, drama) in curricular and instructional planning. Students will develop plans for appropriate learning environments designed to support the growth of the child in all domains and develop further knowledge of the role of Individualized Education Plans. Students will be introduced to the use of positive behavior interventions and supports as they relate to instruction. Prerequisites: IEC 230, IEC 146, EPY 245, CSD 235. Co-requisites IEC 350, EPY 350. Spring. 20 supervised field experience hours are required for this course. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experience. Fall.