Technology in Early Childhood Special Education Chapter Twelve Technology in Early Childhood Special Education
Overview What Is ECSE? Elements of ECSE Programs Technology for Communication, Literacy, and Mathematics Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company
The Basics of ECSE Ages: birth to 5 years Children likely to have more severe conditions Children need intensive support Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company
Criteria for ECSE Developmental delay in one or more areas Cognitive development Physical development Communication development Social or emotional development Adaptive development Physical or mental condition that may result in a developmental delay Specific criteria vary by state Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company
Elements of an ECSE Program Inclusion Integrated IEP and individualized family service plan (IFSP) Natural environments Readiness curriculum High teacher-to-student ratio Parent involvement and leadership Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company
Challenges in ECSE Diversity Professional development for teachers Minorities underrepresented, except in Head Start Professional development for teachers Health care Instructional techniques Technology in particular Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company
The Controversy About Technology in ECSE Fool’s Gold report Is technology harmful to young children? A balanced position All things in moderation Adult supervision needed as with any other instructional tool Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company
Technology for Communication Communication boards Specialized keyboards Boardmaker overlays Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company
Technology for Literacy Literacy and communication are keys to ECSE Use technology tools that interest children Standard literacy software Kid Pix and other painting/drawing programs Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company
Technology for Mathematics Traditional applications help demonstrate ideas about number Millie’s Math House Trudy’s Time & Place House Manipulatives, such as building blocks, should be used with the software Children should talk about what they see on the screen Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company
Summary Children in ECSE need intensive support ECSE programs have a high teacher-to-student ratio and direct parent involvement Technology can help build skills in areas such as communication, literacy, and mathematics Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company