Meeting Special Needs In E.C.E

1. Identify various types of special education needs in early childhood.
2. Apply appropriate assessment methods for early identification of special needs.
3. Develop individualized education programs (IEPs) for children with diverse needs.
4. Implement effective intervention strategies for intellectual, sensory, and physical challenges.
5. Promote inclusive education practices in early childhood settings.
6. Collaborate with parents, professionals, and community resources to support children with special needs.

13 weeks, about 34 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Society, Education and Early Childhood Years

   • Unit 1: The Concept of Education and Society · 2 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 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..

2. Week 2Module 1: Society, Education and Early Childhood Years

   • Unit 3: Causes of Special Education Needs in Early Childhood · 2 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 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..

3. Week 3Module 2: Identification of Special Needs in Early Childhood

   • Unit 1: Identification of Intellectual Abilities and the Talented in Early Childhood · 2 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 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..

4. Week 4Module 2: Identification of Special Needs in Early Childhood

   • Unit 3: Identification of Visual Needs in Early Childhood · 2 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..

5. Week 5Module 2: Identification of Special Needs in Early Childhood

   • Unit 4: Identification of Physical and Health-Related Needs in Early Childhood · 2 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..

6. Week 6Module 2: Identification of Special Needs in Early Childhood

   • Unit 5: Identification of Behaviour and Emotional Needs in Early Childhood · 2 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..

7. Week 7Module 3: Meeting Intellectual and Sensory Challenges in Early Childhood

   • Unit 1: Meeting Special Educational Needs of Gifted and Talented Children in Early Childhood · 2 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..

8. Week 8Module 3: Meeting Intellectual and Sensory Challenges in Early Childhood

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

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

9. Week 9Module 3: Meeting Intellectual and Sensory Challenges in Early Childhood

   • Unit 3: Meeting Special Education Needs of Children with Specific Learning Challenges in Early Childhood · 2 hours

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

10. Week 10Module 3: Meeting Intellectual and Sensory Challenges in Early Childhood

    • Unit 4: Meeting Hearing Challenges in Early Childhood · 2 hours

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

11. Week 11Module 3: Meeting Intellectual and Sensory Challenges in Early Childhood

    • Unit 5: Meeting Special Education Needs of Children with Visual Challenges in Early Childhood · 2 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..

12. Week 12Module 4: Meeting Special Education Needs of Children with Communication, Behavioural, Physical and Health-Related Challenges in Early Childhood

    • Unit 1: Meeting Special Educational Needs of Children with Speech and Language Challenges in Early Childhood · 2 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 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..

13. Week 13Module 4: Meeting Special Education Needs of Children with Communication, Behavioural, Physical and Health-Related Challenges in Early Childhood

    • Unit 3: Meeting Special Educational Needs of Children with Physical and Health Related Challenges in Early Childhood · 2 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..