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ECE225Education2 Unitsintermediate

Meeting Special Needs In E.C.E

This course provides an overview of societal issues related to the educational needs of children in early childhood. It sensitizes learners to the causes of differences in children's learning capacities and provides information to reduce suspicion about a child's identity. The course enables the identification of alternative learning support programs, counseling according to learning needs, and appreciation of challenges for which solutions can be continuously explored. It also covers contemporary issues in special education needs in early childhood.

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273h

Study Time

13

Weeks

21h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Early Childhood EducationSpecial Education NeedsInclusive EducationChild DevelopmentLearning Challenges

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Early Childhood Education

2

Special Education Needs

3

Intellectual Disabilities

4

Sensory Impairments

5

Behavioral and Emotional Disorders

6

Physical and Health-Related Challenges

7

Prenatal Development

8

Assistive Technology

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Special Education Teacher

Apply your skills in this growing field

Early Childhood Educator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Child Psychologist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Occupational Therapist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Speech Therapist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationHealthcareSocial ServicesChild Development Centers

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Society, Education and Early Childhood Years

4h

Unit 1: The Concept of Education and Society

2 study hours

•Define society and education.
•Discuss the roles of education in society.
•Identify institutions in society.
•Relate societal forces to education.

Unit 2: Early Childhood Years and Special Education Needs

2 study hours

•State the importance and scope of early childhood.
•List characteristics of children in early childhood.
•Trace trends of Early Childhood Education in Nigeria.
•Define Special Education Needs.

Week

2

Module 1: Society, Education and Early Childhood Years

4h

Unit 3: Causes of Special Education Needs in Early Childhood

2 study hours

•List causes of special needs in early childhood.
•Differentiate factors causing special education needs.
•Identify traits associated with each factor.
•Advise expectant parents on preventing causes.

Unit 4: Types of Special Educational Needs in Early Childhood

2 study hours

•Identify types of special education needs.
•Relate characteristics to types.
•Categorize types of special education needs.
•State reasons for inclusion of a type as special.

Week

3

Module 2: Identification of Special Needs in Early Childhood

4h

Unit 1: Identification of Intellectual Abilities and the Talented in Early Childhood

2 study hours

•State procedures for identifying gifted and talented children.
•List types of gifts and talents.
•Identify models for identifying general learning disabilities.
•Highlight procedures for identifying specific learning disabilities.

Unit 2: Identification of Speech, Language and Hearing Needs in Early Childhood

2 study hours

•State the relationship between speech, language, and hearing.
•Identify stages of language development.
•Identify children with speech, language, and hearing needs.
•State procedures for identifying speech, language, and hearing needs.

Week

4

Module 2: Identification of Special Needs in Early Childhood

2h

Unit 3: Identification of Visual Needs in Early Childhood

2 study hours

•State procedures for using the Snellen Chart.
•List observable signs of eyes indicating visual needs.
•Identify visual behaviors of children with visual needs.
•Refer children to appropriate professionals.

Week

5

Module 2: Identification of Special Needs in Early Childhood

2h

Unit 4: Identification of Physical and Health-Related Needs in Early Childhood

2 study hours

•Differentiate between orthopedic and health-related needs.
•List types of physical and health-related needs.
•Explain why left-handedness is categorized as a physical need.
•Identify types of epilepsy and cerebral palsy.

Week

6

Module 2: Identification of Special Needs in Early Childhood

2h

Unit 5: Identification of Behaviour and Emotional Needs in Early Childhood

2 study hours

•Identify behavioral and emotional problems in early childhood.
•List behaviors classified as normal but harmful.
•State categories of children with behavioral and emotional needs.
•Assess referral opportunities.

Week

7

Module 3: Meeting Intellectual and Sensory Challenges in Early Childhood

2h

Unit 1: Meeting Special Educational Needs of Gifted and Talented Children in Early Childhood

2 study hours

•Advance reasons for including gifted and talented children in special education.
•State the philosophy of meeting their needs.
•Identify enrichment strategies.
•List abandoned talented children.
•Develop a program for Nigeria in this area.

Week

8

Module 3: Meeting Intellectual and Sensory Challenges in Early Childhood

2h

Unit 2: Meeting Special Education Needs of Children with General Mental Challenges

2 study hours

•State features of children with general learning challenges.
•Identify needs of these children.
•Develop individualized programs.
•Counsel parents.
•Select appropriate materials.

Week

9

Module 3: Meeting Intellectual and Sensory Challenges in Early Childhood

2h

Unit 3: Meeting Special Education Needs of Children with Specific Learning Challenges in Early Childhood

2 study hours

•Identify specific learning needs of children.
•Develop diagnostic checklists.
•Institute broad-based approaches.
•Relate with parents and professionals.
•Identify diverse challenges.

Week

10

Module 3: Meeting Intellectual and Sensory Challenges in Early Childhood

2h

Unit 4: Meeting Hearing Challenges in Early Childhood

2 study hours

•Renew behavior of hearing-challenged children.
•State intervention activities.
•Describe the association method.
•Identify components of total communication.
•Classify service delivery settings.

Week

11

Module 3: Meeting Intellectual and Sensory Challenges in Early Childhood

2h

Unit 5: Meeting Special Education Needs of Children with Visual Challenges in Early Childhood

2 study hours

•State strategies for early intervention for visually challenged children.
•Identify components of early intervention.
•Explain methods for teaching reading and writing.
•List adaptive materials.
•Develop programs for enhancing daily living skills.

Week

12

Module 4: Meeting Special Education Needs of Children with Communication, Behavioural, Physical and Health-Related Challenges in Early Childhood

4h

Unit 1: Meeting Special Educational Needs of Children with Speech and Language Challenges in Early Childhood

2 study hours

•Identify roles in meeting speech and language challenges.
•State components of prevention activities.
•Develop intervention programs based on types of challenges.
•Apply relaxation therapy.

Unit 2: Meeting Special Educational Needs of Children with Behavioral and Emotional Challenges in Early Childhood

2 study hours

•Identify the role of the teacher in intervention.
•Relate specific intervention to the teacher's role.
•Obtain insight into intervention and modify.
•Monitor outcomes of intervention.

Week

13

Module 4: Meeting Special Education Needs of Children with Communication, Behavioural, Physical and Health-Related Challenges in Early Childhood

2h

Unit 3: Meeting Special Educational Needs of Children with Physical and Health Related Challenges in Early Childhood

2 study hours

•Identify sources of referral and the teacher's role.
•State professionals involved.
•Imitate models for full integration.
•Manage epileptic seizures.
•Identify children with multiple challenges.
•Institute additional curriculum.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback to identify areas of weakness.

2

Create concept maps linking different types of special needs to appropriate intervention strategies.

3

Practice applying diagnostic criteria from Modules 1 and 2 to case studies.

4

Focus on understanding the legal and ethical considerations related to special education in Nigeria.

5

Develop a comprehensive glossary of key terms and definitions from all modules.

6

Simulate exam conditions by answering past questions within the allocated time.

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