Curricular DecisionsThings to considerMotivating MaterialsSlide 4Developmentally Appropriate MaterialsMaterials for children with disabilitiesSlide 7Learning CentersSlide 9Types of Learning CentersSlide 11Planning for Learning CentersSlide 13Integrated Thematic UnitsSlide 15Slide 16Previous methodsRationale for CentersSlide 19Curricular DecisionsEDCI 336,November 1, 2007Things to consider•Removing barriers•Social learning•Build on strengths•Foster attainment of skillsMotivating Materials•Appeal to interests and experiences•Appropriate physical characteristicsMotivating Materials•Understood cognitively and socially•Appropriate for groups•Well-constructed, durable, safeDevelopmentally Appropriate Materials•Real•Flexible •Representative or symbolic•Open-ended•DiverseMaterials for children with disabilities•Enhanced sensory characteristics (2-3)•Enhanced physical characteristicsMaterials for children with disabilities•Enhancement by teachers•AccessibilityLearning Centers•Making choices•Developing social skills•Integrating skillsLearning Centers•Allowing functional use of skills•Natural repetition of skills•Using motivating materialsTypes of Learning Centers•Level of structure•Level of open-endedness•Level of cognitive opportunitiesTypes of Learning Centers•Level of physical opportunities•Level of social/communication opportunitiesPlanning for Learning Centers•Assessment•Balance skill developmentLearning Centers•Importance of interactions–Children–Adults–MaterialsIntegrated Thematic Units•Form of curriculum planning•Multiple areas of development addressed simultaneously•TopicalIntegrated Thematic Units•Flexible way of addressing IFSP or IEP goals –(see Table 7.5)Integrated Thematic Units•Selecting topics–Broad–Consider IEP/IFSP objectives–Interest–Materials/resources–Staff’s interestsPrevious methods•Massed drill and practice•Lack of generalizationRationale for Centers1. Skills learned in multiple settings and times–Opportunities to practice skill in real-life settings2. Related skills can be addressed simultaneouslyRationale for Centers3.Child’s strengths can be built upon4. Curriculum based on child’s interests,