Children with Special Needs
Course Description:
This online course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the principles and best practices for teaching children with special needs. Participants will explore topics such as learning disabilities, speech, and language issues, behavior management strategies, assistive technology, designing effective instruction plans, adapting lessons for diverse learners, working collaboratively with parents and professionals in the field of special education, and incorporating feedback into lesson planning. The course will also review evidence-based strategies for helping young children learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the importance of creating a safe and supportive learning environment for students with special needs
- Learn about identifying different types of learning disabilities in students
- Acquire techniques for effectively addressing speech and language issues related to special needs
- Â Develop skills for managing disruptive behaviors in classrooms
- Explore the use of appropriate assistive technology tools to help build student success
- Gain knowledge of how to create effective individualized instruction plans
- Examine evidence-based strategies for adapting instructional material to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Develop techniques for working collaboratively with parents and professionals in fields related to special education
- Understand ways to use technology appropriately in a setting that serves children with special needs
- Recognize best practices for incorporating feedback into lesson plans
