ECE 315 ECE Early Childhood Education

ECE 315 Week 1 Discussion Language Knowledge Article Chapter 1 explains the attributes of language and the process of language acquisition in young children. Since this is such a crucial component to support language acquisition, it is important that we understand this fully. As teachers, we also serve as information resources for parents. Choose one of the following topics and write a short 250- to 350-word article for a parent ne

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ECE 315 WEEK 2 DISCUSSION 2Discussion 2 Environment Read the article on creating supportive environments, “Including Children with Special Needs: Are You and Your Early Childhood Program Ready?(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.” Often in early childhood programs, the environment is seen as the third teacher as it guides and invites children to interact in various ways. As you reflect on this idea of the envi

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ECE 315 WEEK 2 DISCUSSION 1Discussion 1 Response to Intervention Mary Quest, an early childhood teacher of 15 years, has shared two narratives of her experiences with response to intervention (RTI). After reading Chapter 3, Chapter 4, and the two case narratives below, describe what you see as both the strengths and challenges of RTI. How do you see children getting the support and services they may need through RTI? As you read th

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ECE 315 WEEK 1 JOURNALJournalReflection and PreparationPart One: EAHCA Reflection. The Education of All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA or EHA), or PL 94-142, “was the first to mandate that schools provide education to students with disabilities” (Powell & Driver, 2013, Section 1.3). Reflect on how key aspects of this law such as FAPE, LRE, IEP, and due process will specifically impact you as a teacher or caregiver. What is your role i

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ECE 315 WEEK 1 DISCUSSION 2 Teaching Approaches Debate According to the text, when students with disabilities are placed in the general education classroom, there are three widely used teaching approaches that provide a starting point for helping students participate in the general curriculum (Section 2.2). While there are many other approaches, the three most widely used teaching approaches are: explicit instruction, differenti

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