Contra Costa College
Course Outline
ECHD 142
The Special Child
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Department &Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Challenge Policy
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
Advisory
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Hours By Arrangement
Activity Hours
Units
18
54
3
COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to give students a general overview of the needs of the special child. Emphasis will be
given to understanding the special needs child within the context of the family. Not repeatable
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Discuss the principles of normal and atypical development.
Discuss the benefits of inclusion for children with and without disabilities.
Build a base of knowledge that will allow caregivers to feel comfortable with children with disabilities.
Explain the law affecting families of children with special needs.
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
25
25
25
25
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Attitudes towards the at-risk child and family
Social and economic factors influencing drug use
The effects of chemical exposure and the infant, toddler and preschooler
Intervention strategies used with the young child
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture
Class discussion
Class presentations
Observation
Films
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Helping Children-Prenatally Exposed to Drugs and Alcohol
Villarreal, McKinney, Quackenbush
ETR Associates
Edition/Date:
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
Hours per week
2
2
2
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
35
10
20
35
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Written papers
Quizzes
Final
Project presentation
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Credit / No Credit
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
Prepared by:
Alisa Burton
Date: Semester/Year
Fall 2007
Revised 02/07
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Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit