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1. Course Agenda
2. ​What is an Inclusive Classroom?
3. Reverse-Mainstreaming​
4. Reverse-Mainstreaming​​ (1/7)
5. Everyone Benefits from Inclusion
6. Discussion: Benefits of Inclusion (2/7)
7. Supporting Students with Speech Delays
8. Supporting Students with Developmental Delays
9. Supporting Students with Hearing Loss
10. Supporting Students with Physical Disabilities
11. Discussion: More Inclusive​ (3/7)
12. Inclusive Education
13. Inclusive Education​​ (4/7)
14. Inclusivity During Circle Time ​
15. Teaching Young Children About Diversity
16. Picture Books About Inclusion and Diversity
17. Lesson Plan: Our Classroom Book (5/7)
18. Lesson Plan: The Colors I am Inside​ (6/7)
19. End of Course Assessment (7/7)
20. End of Course Evaluation

Course Description

3 Clock Hours
Every child needs special attention in certain areas of learning and development from time to time. However, children with disabilities usually require consistent, long-term help and accommodation in the classroom. Including all children in the classroom, despite their needs, is crucial to having a diverse and inclusive classroom experience that everyone benefits from. It is the responsibility of the educator to teach and support each child to the best of their abilities. In this course, we will learn about creating an inclusive classroom and how to support development in children with disabilities.  

Learning Outcomes

​After completing the required readings and course assignments, participants will be able to:

• Discuss ways to create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment through participation in peer discussions
• Describe the benefits of inclusivity as a teacher through a digital worksheet to check for understanding
• Apply knowledge of accommodation to various lesson plan examples
• Identify ways to incorporate more inclusiveness and diversity in their own classrooms through participation in peer discussions

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Course Acknowledgments

A special thank you to Kimberlee Turner, MS Ed for developing the curriculum for this topic. 

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CDA Criteria for this Course

CDA Settings:

• Infant/Toddler
• Preschool
• Family Child Care (Mixed-Age)

CDA Content Area: Observing and Recording Children's Behavior​ ​(3 hours)

Technical Requirements:

• Laptop or PC
• Most students are able to use mobile devices such as tablets to complete courses. However, each device is different, and an individual's skill level with the device may determine their success with using a mobile device.
• Recommended web browser:  Google Chrome

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Sources

1. Elements of Inclusive Education for Early Childhood Programs; by Inclusive Schools Network (2015) http://inclusiveschools.org/elements-of-inclusive-education-for-early-childhood-programs/
   
2. Delayed Speech or Language Development; by Kids Health http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/not-talk.html#
   
3. Making the Most of Morning Meeting; by Kara Hume (2006) https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/?pageId=405
   
4. Components of Inclusive Education; by Colleen F. Tomko (2006) http://www.kidstogether.org/componentsofinclusion.htm
   
5. Speech and Language Delay Disorder; by Kyla Borse, R.N. (2012) http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/speech.htm
   
6. Tolerance and Acceptance: Teaching Diversity to Preschoolers; by Bright Horizons https://www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources/e-family-news/2010-teaching-preschoolers-to-live-in-a-diverse-world
   
7. Play Activities to Encourage Motor Development in Child Care; by Extension (2015) http://articles.extension.org/pages/25802/play-activities-to-encourage-motor-development-in-child-care
   Guide to Promoting Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs; by Delaware Health and Social Services (2013) http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dms/epqc/birth3/files/guidetoinclusion2013.pdf
   

Course Navigation Menu

1. Course Agenda
​2. Inclusive Classroom?
3. Reverse-Mainstreaming​
4. Reverse-Mainstreaming​​ (1/7)
5. Everyone Benefits
6. Benefits of Inclusion (2/7)
7. Speech Delays

8. Developmental Delays
9. Hearing Loss
10. Physical Disabilities
11. More Inclusive​ (3/7)
12. Inclusive Education
13. Inclusive Education​​ (4/7)
14. Inclusivity During Circle Time ​ 

15. Teaching About Diversity
16. Picture Books About Inclusion
17. Our Classroom Book (5/7)
18. The Colors I am Inside​ (6/7)
19. End of Course Assessment (7/7)
20. End of Course Evaluation
21. Parking Lot