ECED 4600A - Instructional Adaptation in Early Childhood Classroom

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program; ECED 3500
Co-requisite: ECED 4600B, ECED 4600C
This course focuses on adapting instruction to meet individual student needs. Adaptation of instruction includes addressing student variations in achievement, developmental level, intelligences, learning styles, cultures, social/emotional characteristics and interests. It also addresses the varying needs of first - and second language learners and students with special needs. The course will also focus on the use of assessment data to guide the adaptation of instruction to address students’ learning needs and to document their achievement. Candidates will learn to interpret student records and assessment data (including data for students with Individualized Education Program) and develop appropriate adaptations of instruction and assessment that will allow all students, including students with disabilities, to demonstrate progress toward the achievement of instructional goals.