Introduces latest research findings on serving children with special needs in inclusive early childhood settings. Highlights knowledge and skills to initiate and sustain quality inclusion programs in Macao, other Chinese regions and beyond. By means of different activities such as synthesizing research findings and observing student-teacher interactions in inclusive classrooms, students will gain a deep understanding of philosophical, moral and legal foundations for early childhood inclusion. Moreover, student will identify and master effective strategies for building a high quality inclusion programs such as making curriculum modifications and embedding learning opportunities in play and routine activities. Finally, student will prioritize targeted intervention services for individual child. Pre-requisite: None

1. To know philosophical, moral and legal foundations for early childhood inclusion. 2. To synthesize literature on early childhood inclusion. 3.To modify classroom learning environments and differentiate instructions to meet the social, behavioral and learning needs of children with special needs.