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COLLEGE OF SAINT MARY SPE 220 Special Education Practicum: Critical Issues in Special Education Spring 2008 Time: T/H 8:00-9:15 Location: ADM 256 Office 264 Phone: 399-2606 (O) 391-6061 (H) email: dacklie@csm.edu Office Hours as posted or by appointment DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: This is a required course for Special Education Majors. Students examine learning and analyze individual educational programs of mildly and moderately mentally impaired, specific learning disabilities, behaviorally impaired, orthopedically impaired, autism spectrum disorders, other health impairments, speech and language impaired, and traumatic brain injured. Assisting learners in making healthy transitions between special education and regular education classrooms along with inclusion will be emphasized. Current research regarding each topic and appropriate remediation strategies will be discussed and presented. Appropriate use of instructional technology is integrated into instruction of content and pedagogy. Prerequisite: SPE 101. STUDENT OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of written assignments, periodic exams, opportunities for discussion and demonstration, the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of instructional content and practice for learners with mild/moderate disabilities, and be able to apply the related concepts, principles and processes including: a. Explore curricula for development of motor, cognitive, academic, social, language, affective, career/vocational, and functional life skills. (006.60D. 1) b. Identify and use sources of specialized materials, equipment, and assistive devices. (006.60D. 5) c. Utilize approaches for creating positive learning environments. (006.60D. 6) d. Implement instruction techniques to promote successful maintenance and generalization of skills and to make successful transitions. (006.60D. 12) e. Use verbal and non-verbal instructional strategies and practices. (006.60D. 13) f. Utilize research-supported instructional strategies and practices. (006.60D. 14)
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Select, adapt, and use instructional strategies and materials according to
characteristics of the learner. (006.60D. 18) REQUIRED RESOURCES: Lewis, R. and Doorlag, D. (2007). Teaching Special Students in General Education Classroom (7th ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall. Nebraska Department of Education, Rule 51 . Articles from Council of Exceptional Children MATERIALS: Flash drive note cards Notebook/file tabs COURSE REQUIREMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS: 1. Tests –3 (300 pts) a. Sign Language Competency b. Positioning and lifting/handling c. SPED Vocabulary 2. Participation and attendance(100 pts) 3. Activities (100 pts) a. Social Story (25 pts) b. Special Olympics Event (25 pts) c. Disability awareness unit (50 pts) 4. Special Education File (150 pts) a. Sign language section-created through Boardmaker b. Positioning section c. Adaptive resources section d. Family resources section e. Social story section f. Disability awareness unit section g. Article review section 5. Family interview – (50 pts) 6. Book project & presentation (100 pts) 7. Journal Articles (100 pts) 8. Child Services Unit (100 pts) A= 93%-100% 930-1000 pts B= 84%-92% 840 –929 pts C=71%-83% 701-839 pts D= 70%-61% 700-610 pts F= 60% or below 609 pts or below
EVALUATION PROCEDURES AND GRADES: 1. Participation in class discussion and projects. As expected, attendance is an important part of participation. It will also be essential that reading assignments be completed in order to fully understand class lectures and discussions. Absences and punctuality will be considered in assessing acquisition of knowledge, skills and values. Missing class can jeopardize your grade. Each absence may lower your grade by 2%. If you are absent three times from class, the instructor has the option to drop you from class or your grade will automatically be lowered by one letter grade. Attendance at Practicum site is a must. You cannot just complete hours. Hours need to be completed as assigned by the instructor. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the instructor. 2. Written Assignments: These assignments help to demonstrate your understanding of concepts presented in class. All late work will be docked 10%. No work will be accepted if turned in later than 1 week of due date. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Academic Assistance: CSM seeks to maintain a supportive academic environment for students with disabilities. If you have a disability and need accommodations to succeed in this course, please contact me to verify that the required documentation is filed with the Academic Affairs Office and that an accommodation plan is in place. Please remember that the law places the responsibility on you, the student, to notify the College of your disability and to request information. If you have a certifiable learning or physical disability and require special accommodations, please call and make an appointment with Jennifer Yarns in the Achievement Center ADA office at 399-2366. Considerable lead-time is required for accommodations, so it is important that your request is received in the Achievement Center ADA office as early in the semester as possible. Please note: your request will be handled confidentially. Academic Honesty: All forms of dishonesty and misconduct including cheating, plagiarism, forgery, knowingly furnishing false information to the instructor, and intentional disruption or obstruction of learning or teaching will not be tolerated. At the professors discretion these acts will result in a failing grade for the course and a letter regarding the behavior will be filed with Academic Affairs and Student Affairs offices. All work should be your own and must represent new work prepared specifically for this class. LAPTOP POLICY: Laptop use in classrooms creates new and exciting possibilities for teachers and students when used appropriately. Please use your laptop ethically and for educational purposes and activities permitted by the instructor. Unacceptable uses include: instant messaging, e-mailing, unassigned Internet browsing, game-playing and completing homework for other ffclasses. Violations of this request will result in withdrawal of permission to use the laptop in this class and may affect your grade in the course. QUALITY WORK Assessment of the quality of your written and oral expression will be included in the evaluation of your work. All written work is to be typed, double spaced, and must include correct grammar, form, punctuation, and spelling. All sources must be cited with complete bibliographic references. (APA Format). You will use technology skills to explore resources and make lessons plans, class presentations, and a web page. All written papers should be turned in electronically and in paper copy formats. Work maybe checked through Turn It In Software. Assessment of the quality of your written and oral communication skills will be included in the evaluation of your work. These two skills are professionally very important for teachers. All written work is to be typed, double spaced, and must include correct grammar, form, punctuation and spelling. All sources must be cited with complete bibliographic references. (See APA guide) You will use technology skills in this class to explore resources and create activity plans, training, and for class presentations Declaration of Open Discourse In the spirit of intellectual inquiry, College of Saint Mary is committed to the exchange of diverse ideas and viewpoints. In this environment, honest discourse is valued; demeaning remarks are not tolerated. Each member of the campus community is encouraged to:
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