EEX 3071 - Teaching Exceptional and Diverse Populations in Inclusive Settings

3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BS in Early Childhood Education Program
AA Elective: No
This course provides a survey of the learning theories and principles of education that are necessary to inform instruction in the inclusive classroom setting. Emphasis is placed on differentiating instruction with an awareness of varied learning styles, thinking styles, multiple intelligences, and brain research to effectively meet the academic needs of students. Teacher candidates create “tiered” lessons and explore strategies for modifying and accommodating curricula for inclusion of students of varying needs. In addition to class meetings, field experience in an age 3 to grade 3 educational setting is required. This course satisfies Florida Reading Endorsement (2011) Competency Four (Foundations and Applications of Differentiated Instruction).

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