Wayne Community College

WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDU 221 - 71 Children with Exceptionalities Tuesday 6:30 – 9:20 p.m. AZ 202 Spring 2015

Instructor Information Instructor: Sherry K. Granberry Office Location: AZ 319 Telephone Numbers: (919) 739-6795 Office Hours: Monday -Thursday 2:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m.; other times by appointment E-Mail Address: [email protected] Instructor’s Faculty Blog: http://www.waynecc.edu/sherryg/ FAX Number: (919) 731-2009

Course Description This course introduces children with exceptionalities, their families, support services, inclusive/diverse settings, and educational/family plans based on the foundations of child development . Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities, observation and assessment of children, strategies for adapting the learning environment, and identification of community resources. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize diverse abilities, describe the referral process, and depict collaboration with families/professionals to plan/implement, and promote best practice. Class Hours: 3 Lab hours 0 Semester hours 3

Prerequisite(s): EDU 144 and EDU 145; ENG 090 and RED 090 or DRE 098

Co-requisite(s): None

College Institutional Learning Outcomes A graduate of Wayne Community College should be able to: 1. Make effective oral presentations. 2. Compose effective written documents. 3. Analyze aspects of human culture, such as creative expressions or diverse social structures. 4. Apply appropriate mathematics to solve real-world problems. 5. Interpret or analyze natural phenomena using concepts and principles of the natural sciences. 6. Explain social phenomena or behaviors by applying concepts and principles of the social or behavioral sciences. 7. Use computer technology to achieve academic and work-related goals.

Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Early Childhood Education program, a graduate should be able to: 1. Create learning environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging for all children. 2. Involve families and communities in children’s development and learning. 3. Use observation documentation, and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches. 4. Design and implement developmentally effective curriculum that addresses all domains of learning. 5. Demonstrate leadership, advocacy and professionalism in the field of early education. Course Learning Outcomes Upon completion, students should be able to:

1. Compare and contrast typical and atypical development in young children.

NAEYC Standards: 1a: Knowing and understanding young children’s characteristics and needs 1b: Knowing and understanding the multiple influences on development and learning

2. Analyze the history of the education of individuals with exceptionalities, the impact upon public policy, and current trends in education as related to the role of the professional.

NAEYC Standards: 6d: Integrating knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on early education 6e: Engaging in informed advocacy for children and the profession

3. Differentiate etiology, characteristics, range (mild, moderate, severe/profound) complexity (associated traits) and risk factors of different exceptionalities and their influences on development.

NAEYC Standard: 1b: Knowing and understanding the multiple influences on development and learning

4. Demonstrate the use of a variety of appropriate assessment tools and procedures and their purposes, including on-going observation, data collection and analysis.

NAEYC Standards: 3a: Understanding the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment 3b: Knowing about assessment partnerships with families and with professional colleagues 3c: Knowing about and using observation, documentation, and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches

5. Describe the development and use of the IEP/IFSP process, including referrals, based on federal and state guidelines. NAEYC Standards: 3a: Understanding the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment 3d: Understanding and practicing responsible assessment to promote positive outcomes for each

6. Develop strategies for collaborating with families and communities in promoting children’s development by sharing information, making decisions, and implementing and evaluating programs plans to promote best practice.

NAEYC Standards: 2b: Supporting and engaging families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships 2c: Involving families and communities in their children’s development and learning

7. Using assessment information to plan ways to adapt environments and curricula that reflect the diverse abilities of all children.

NAEYC Standards: 4a: Understanding positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation of their work with children 4b: Knowing and understanding effective strategies and tools for early education 4c: Using a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching/learning approaches 5c: Using their own knowledge, appropriate early learning standards, and other resources to design, implement, and evaluate meaningful, challenging curricula for each child.

Required Textbook(s) Allen, K. & Cowdery, G.. (2015). The exceptional child: Inclusion in early childhood education. 8th edition. Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.

Other Required Materials/Software Pen or pencil, paper/notebook for class notes, a small portfolio/folder for handouts.

Learning/Teaching Methods Assigned readings, lecture, small group activities, observation assignments, and videotapes.

Course Requirements / Methods of Evaluation To demonstrate attainment of learning outcomes for EDU 221, the student must achieve an overall average of 70.

1. Read text as assigned and be prepared to participate in class discussion/activities.

2. Complete the Assignments and turn in on time. Effective Fall, 2014, the Late Assignment Policy for the Early Childhood Education and School Age Education Programs will be as follows:

Employers have identified a set of “soft skills” desired in employees. Soft skills, when present, translate into successful students in the classroom and the workplace. One of the skills that we expect in students is time management, which includes punctual attendance and turning in work on time.

With that being said, late assignments for this course are not acceptable, but your instructors realize that sometimes there are occasions when you absolutely cannot get your assignment turned in on the due date. With that in mind, with prior notice, you may have up to five (5) calendar days to turn in the assignment after the due date. This extension will be at the discretion of the instructor. For any assignment that is late, your grade will be docked by 10 points. No assignment will be accepted after the 5th day unless you have made prior arrangements and at the discretion of the instructor; this will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Final assignments, presentations, etc., will not be accepted or extended after the last week of class. Poor planning on your part to complete the assignment is not considered a reason to turn in your work late.

For online or hybrid courses, no assignments will be accepted late, as they are used to take attendance. If you have an emergency, please work with your instructor on a case-by-case basis.

3. Tests as indicated on syllabus Evaluation: Assignments weighted 5 each Tests weighted 5 each

Grading Policy/Criteria The following ten-point grading scale will be used by the Early Childhood Associate program. Coursework will be averaged together using weights listed. 90 - 100 =A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 60 = F

The Early Childhood Education and School Age Education Instructors will grade and return all assignments and tests to students within 10 school days, unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Makeup Policy for Early Childhood Classes For tests, if the instructor is notified of the absence prior to the beginning of a class where a test is scheduled by either e-mail or phone call, then the student will be allowed to make up the test. The test will be placed in the Academic Skills Center and must be taken by the date set by the instructor. If notification does not take place, make up of the test will be at the discretion of the instructor.

Extra Credit and Retesting Retesting is not permitted and instructors will not provide extra credit assignments.

Academic Integrity / Student Rights and Responsibilities See the following link for Student Rights and Responsibilities, which includes the Academic Integrity Policy: http://www.waynecc.edu/catalog-schedules. Any student caught violating the WCC Student Academic Integrity Policy (i.e., cheating, plagiarizing, or other dishonorable acts), in academic work is subject to disciplinary action.

Students with Disabilities WCC is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have equal access to and participation in all programs of study. For further explanation, please note the Students with Disabilities section in the WCC catalog at http://www.waynecc.edu/catalog-schedules or in the Student Handbook at http://www.waynecc.edu/student-handbook. Students with disabilities can visit the Disabilities Services Counselor in Counseling Services, WLC 114, or call 919-739-6729.

Non-Discriminatory Statement Wayne Community College is committed to a policy of providing educational opportunities to all students regardless of economic or social status, beliefs, sexual orientation, national origin, or physical or mental disability. WCC’s non-discriminatory statement may be found in the WCC catalog at http://www.waynecc.edu/catalog-schedules.

Student Attendance Policy Attendance policy links for the college catalog and student handbook: http://www.waynecc.edu/catalog-schedules or http://www.waynecc.edu/student-handbook.

Wayne Community College expects students to gain skills, competencies and an awareness of a workplace ethic which emphasizes responsibility and commitment.

The College believes that when students attend class regularly they are demonstrating responsibility and commitment to their education. Students must attend 80 percent of ten percent (10%) of the class to be considered enrolled in the class. Pre-curriculum students must attend 90 percent of the total class hours and must attend during the first 10 percent of the class. Instructors will not excuse absences under this policy. Absences due to late registration are counted as regular absences.

If a student is in excellent academic standing, instructors may adjust the attendance procedures. Instructors expect students to make up missed work, but students cannot make up absences. If a student drops, withdraws or stops attending a class, he or she will receive a grade of “OW,” “W,” ”WP,” or “WF.”

Tardy Policy: The Early Childhood Education and School Age Education Programs expect students to gain skills, competencies and an awareness of a workplace ethic which emphasizes responsibility and commitment. It is important that you show up to class on time and be prepared for learning. The Programs realize that there are times when things prevent you from getting to class on time. When this is the case, it is acceptable to contact your instructor in advance, if possible, that you will be arriving late. If this is not possible, please enter the room quietly and without disruption.

If you enter the classroom after roll has been called, you are considered absent. Coming into the classroom, putting your items down at your seat, and leaving (to go to the restroom, to the computer lab, into the hallway, etc.), and roll is called while you are out of the room, you are considered absent. If you don’t answer the instructor when your name is called, you are considered absent. It is your responsibility to contact your teacher at the end of class, or at the break, to make them aware that you were tardy so that your “absent” mark can be changed. Failure to do so will result in your being counted absent for the entire class period, even if you were present.

Once you are tardy three times, you will be given an absence of one hour. Be mindful that multiple tardies could add up to multiple absences. If the instructor determines that tardiness is becoming a pattern, the individual student will be counseled to determine strategies to assist with getting to class on time. In the same token, if you leave a class early, the time you are absent from the class will be considered as an absence for the period of time you are gone.

For Hybrid courses, where the online portion of the course requires you to log into Moodle and submit assignments for attendance, you must turn in the assignments ON TIME to be counted as present for that online portion of the course. Failure to do so will result in an absence for the online portion of the course for the week that the assignment is due, for the amount of time is designated to the online portion of the course. For example, if the seated portion of the class is 2 hours per week, and the online portion is 1 hour per week and you fail to turn in the assignment that is due (by the due date), you will be counted absent for one hour of the course.

It is our desire to assist students to become competent and responsible employees in the workforce. Please contact your instructor if you have any questions.

Exam Day Attendance Policy: You must be present for the exam on the date it is given (no exemptions) and on time. If you are tardy for the exam, the number of minutes you are late is the number of points that will be subtracted from your exam score.

Campus Safety Wayne Community College is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. Students need to be familiar with the emergency information published on the red and white cards throughout campus and fire alarm locations, along with the safety topics found in the General Catalog/Student Handbook, including crime reporting and prevention. In addition, instructors will provide information on any safety issues applicable to their specific courses, such as bloodborne pathogen and bodily fluid cleanup/reporting, Chemical Safety/Safety Data Sheets, and personal protective equipment.

WCC Alerts for emergencies and inclement weather situations are sent to all employees and students using e-mail, text, and phone. More information regarding WCC Alerts may be found on the WCC website. Additional Information From the Instructor/Miscellaneous 1. Cell phones, beepers, and walkie-talkies cause unnecessary disruption to the learning/ teaching process in the classroom, lab, or library setting. Out of courtesy to others, all systems of communication should be in quiet position during instructional, lab, or library time. If you are found to be texting or using the phone during class time you will be asked to leave the classroom, be counted absent for that class period, and be responsible for any class work missed.

2. Wayne Community College is a tobacco-free and drug-free institution. Tobacco products and drugs are not to be utilized at any time while on any part of the college campus including but not limited to parking lots, walkways, stairwells, or inside buildings.

3. Food/Drink in the classrooms: Eating and drinking in classrooms, laboratories, shops and the Library is prohibited. If food or beverages are brought into the classroom, they must be put away and consumed outside the classroom. Absolutely no food or drinks are to be consumed in the classrooms unless associated with a classroom activity. You may consume food or drinks between classes or on class break time.

4. Personal Computers and Tablets: Personal computers and tablets may be used to take notes. However, if they become a distraction or you are found to be participating in non-class activities you will be asked to turn off the device and put it away. If incidences continue, you may be asked to leave class, resulting in an absence.

5. Classroom Courtesy The behavior of individual students can be very distracting to the instructor and fellow students. If you sleep, work on other subjects, or leave the classroom before the end of class you may be counted absent or subject to other penalties at the discretion of the instructor. Please arrive for class prepared with necessary materials, and visit the restroom before class time.

6. The Student Handbook can be accessed at http://www.waynecc.edu/student-handbook. Course Outline and Calendar EDU 221 Spring 2015 Day Date Text Assignment Assignments Due T 13 Jan Introduction/Syllabus; Survey; Feelings and Beliefs (in class) Chapter 1 T 20 Jan Chapter 1; Chapter 2 T 27 Jan Test 1; Assignment 1 Ch 3 T 3 Feb Ch 3; Ch 4 T 10 Feb Test 2; Ch 5 T 17 Feb Ch 5; Ch 6 T 24 Feb Test 3; Ch 7 T 3 Mar Ch 7; Ch 8 T 10 Mar Test 4; Assignment 2 Ch 9 T 17 Mar Ch 9; Guest Speaker; Ch 10 T 24 Mar Ch 10; Ch 11 T 31 Mar Test 5; Ch 12 T 7 April Spring Break; no class T 14 Apr Ch 13 Assignment 3 Ch14 T 21 Apr Test 6; Assignment 4 Ch 16 T 28 Apr Ch 17 Assignment 5 Ch 19 T 5 May EXAM 6:30 p.m. Assignment 6