ESS424 Early Intervention and Inclusion (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Professional Studies (PROFL)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

In this subject students will examine current developments in the provision and funding of early educational intervention for young children. Developmental problems and learning difficulties commonly encountered in early childhood settings are identified and discussed. Models to support inclusion in the early childhood curriculum will be explored. Child and family-centered inclusive practice will be considered with a focus on empowering families in decision making, planning for early intervention, and the impact of intervention on families. Options for intervention will include home and centre-based opportunities to enhance the holistic development of the child. There will be an emphasis on the need for collaboration and the ability to work with other professionals.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Distance	Bathurst
Session 2
Distance	Bathurst
Term 3
Internal	Canada

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ESS424

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies or as approved by the Course Coordinator.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- explain the range of early intervention services and funding provided for children in Ontario and Canada;
- identify and discuss national and international trends in early intervention;
- engage in a critical analysis of an inclusive curriculum - attitudes, roles, resources;
- demonstrate an understanding of individual differences of young children including an appreciation of the range of developmental problems and learning difficulties commonly encountered in early childhood settings;
- design and implement inclusive intervention planning and teaching strategies that includes individualized assessment;
- read, critique, and evaluate current research on the efficacy of early intervention strategies;
- articulate the reasons for child and family-centered intervention and be able to use community resources and technology to assist them to implement child and family centred intervention;
- explain the role of the early childhood educator in interacting with parents and other members of support services for children with individual special needs;
- appreciate the value of an interdisciplinary team approach to early intervention and work collaboratively with other professionals to design and implement inclusive intervention planning and teaching strategies for individual children; and
- communicate accurately and reliably, orally and in writing with other professionals involved in child and family centred early intervention.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- current developments and funding of early intervention services in Ontario and Canada - international perspectives and trends in early intervention - developmental problems and learning difficulties commonly encountered in early childhood settings - critiquing screening and assessment tools - inclusive curriculum - child and family-centred inclusive practice in the provision of early intervention programming; - impact of intervention on families - empowerment of families in decision-making and planning for early intervention - early intervention programming options - home and centre-based - to enhance holistic development of the child - interdisciplinary team approach to early intervention (collaboration and working with other professionals)

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