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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education 8th Edition George S. Morrison

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Chapter 11

Educating Children with Diverse Backgrounds and Special Needs

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Kevin M. Dartt

Walden University

Joyce E. Myers

University of Texas Arlington

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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison

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Learning Outcomes

Describe the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and explain why it is important

Describe who are children with disabilities, and explain how you could teach children with disabilities

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Learning Outcomes

Define English learners, (ELs) and describe how you teach ELs

Define multiculturalism, and describe how you teach multicultural children

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Seven Principles of IDEA

Zero Reject

Nondiscriminatory evaluation

Multidisciplinary assessment.

Appropriate education (FAPE)

Least restrictive placement/environment (LRE)

Procedural due process

Parental and student participation

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Individualized Education Program

  • A contract between the school system, the parents and the children
  • A team of professionals, parents have worked together to design an education to meet student needs
  • Goals & objectives are clearly stated

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Individualized Family Service Plan

  • Multidisciplinary assessment for families of infants and toddlers
  • Statement of child’s present levels of development
  • Statement of major expected outcomes for the child and family
  • Projected dates for initiation of services
  • Transition procedures from early intervention program to preschool program

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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison

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Autism Spectrum Disorders

Developmental disability which occurs in the first three years of life

Children demonstrate these characteristics:

  • Impaired social and communication skills
  • Repetitive behaviors
  • Limited interests
  • May have trouble keeping up with conversations

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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison

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Autism Spectrum Disorders

Effective interventions

Applied Behavior Analysis

Play therapy

Other interventions

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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison

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ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a behavioral disorder

Students have difficulties in three specific areas

  • Attention
  • Impulse control
  • Hyperactivity

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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison

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Instructional Strategies for
Teaching Children with Disabilities

Universal Design for Learning(UDL)

Response to Intervention/Response to Instruction (RTI)

Other Teaching Strategies

  • Cooperative learning
  • Teach through learning styles
  • Concrete examples and materials

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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison

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Support English Learners (ELS)

Play to the child’s strengths and interests

Make sure the child understands you

Make sure your body language conveys to the child that you accept him as a person and learner

Initiate a buddy system

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Support English Learners (ELS)

Accommodate cultural differences

Incorporate the child’s language into the classroom

Encourage the child to speak English when appropriate but allow him to communicate with others freely in Spanish (or another language) or English

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Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, 8e George S. Morrison

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Multicultural Education

Use Appropriate Instructional Materials

  • Multicultural Literature

  • Themes
  • Personal Accomplishments

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