CEC+Standard+2+characteristics


 * CEC Standard 2: Development and Characteristics of Learners

** ** Reflection on my knowledge of standard related to the broad understanding of the characteristics of learners with **// Severe and multiple disabilities // // Ideas: paper or project from characteristics course (531, 619 or 632)  // ** ********************************************************************* **   Special educators know and demonstrate respect for their students first as unique human beings. Special educators understand the similarities and differences in human development and the characteristics between and among individuals with and without exceptional learning needs (ELN) [|1]. Moreover, special educators understand how exceptional conditions can interact with the domains of human development and they use this knowledge to respond to the varying abilities and behaviors of individual’s with ELN. Special educators understand how the experiences of individuals with ELN can impact families, as well as the individual’s ability to learn, interact socially, and live as fulfilled contributing members of the community.  CC2K1 Typical and atypical human growth and development.  CC2K2 Educational implications of characteristics of various exceptionalities.  CC2K3 Characteristics and effects of the cultural and environmental milieu of the individual with exceptional learning needs and the family.  CC2K4 Family systems and the role of families in supporting development.  CC2K5 Similarities and differences of individuals with and without exceptional learning needs.  CC2K6 Similarities and differences among individuals with exceptional learning needs.  CC2K7 Effects of various medications on individuals with exceptional learning needs.
 * Artifact that demonstrates my knowledge related to characteristics of learners: **
 *  Knowledge:  **

BD2K1 Etiology and diagnosis related to various theoretical approaches in the field of emotional/behavioral disorders. BD2K2 Physical development, disability, and health impairments related to individuals with emotional/behavioral disorders. BD2K3 Social characteristics of individuals with emotional/behavioral disorders. BD2K4 Factors that influence overrepresentation of diverse individuals in programs for individuals with emotional/behavior disorders. MR2K1 Causes and theories of intellectual disabilities and implications for prevention. MR2K2 Medical aspects of intellectual disabilities and their implications for learning. MR2K3 Psychological, social/emotional, and motor characteristics of individuals with mental retardation/developmental disabilities. **Independence Curriculum – Severe Specialty Knowledge:** IC3K1 Complications and implications of medical support services. IC3K2 Impact of disabilities my have on auditory and information processing skills. IC3K3 Impact of multiple disabilities on behavior. **Skills:** IC3S1 Relate levels of support to the needs of the individual Back to standards page
 * Behavior Disorders Specialty Knowledge **
 * Mental Retardation Developmental Disabilities Specialty Knowledge: **