CLD 363

In their third on-campus or off-campus placement, students continue to apply their knowledge and skills working with children who may have identified special needs. These placements are primarily inclusive settings such as the Ryerson Early Learning Centre and Gerrard Resource Centre, early childhood care and education settings and primary classrooms. Students may also be placed in specialized programs devoted to children with specific exceptionalities. Students assess and focus on planning and implementing learning activities that are developmentally appropriate and adapted specifically to address the child's extra support needs, special needs and learning styles and developing supportive relationships with families and the community, and working with colleagues. The on-campus seminar component of the course supports the students' placement experience.