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EDG 666 and EDMT 621 Spring 2017 M.M. Jones College of Education & Human Services Northern Kentucky University EDMT 621: Students with Exceptionalities in the Regular Middle/Secondary Classrooms EDG 666: Introduction to the Education of Students with Exceptionalities 3 Graduate Semester Hours Credit Online ~ Spring 2017 Learn, Lead, Succeed Mission The College of Education and Human Services plays an important leadership role and collaborates with others in the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge and research that enhances professional practice and transforms lives, schools, and communities . Vision The College of Education and Human Services aspires to be known throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky and region at large as the leader in providing opportunities for engaged learning and applied scholarship that fosters individual growth and collective success. Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) Preparation of Kentucky’s students for the demands of the 21st century requires districts and schools to prepare every student for successful transition to be College and Career Ready. The Kentucky Academic Standards help ensure that all students throughout Kentucky are provided with common content and have opportunities to learn at high levels. As education candidates complete and implement projects and assignments throughout their education programs at NKU, they will incorporate the components of the Kentucky Academic Standards. 1 EDG 666 and EDMT 621 Spring 2017 M.M. Jones Instructor Information Professor: Dr. Missy Jones Office Location: MEP 286 Office Telephone Number: (859) 572-1423 FAX: 859-572-6096 e-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Thursdays 1:00-4:00 p.m. * Additional office hours available by appointment, or email me your questions and I will respond as soon as I can. Textbook & Assigned Readings Gargiulo, R.M. & Metcalf, (2017). Teaching in today’s inclusive classrooms: A universal design for learning approach (3rd edition). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1-305-50099-0 Loose Leaf edition ISBN: 978-1-305-67495-0 Additional materials and assigned readings will be made available on the Blackboard site for this class. Course Description This course is cross-listed as both EDMT 621 and EDG 666. EDMT courses are for those graduate candidates who are enrolled in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program as career changers seeking initial teaching credentials. EDG courses are for graduate candidates in the Teacher as Leader Master of Arts in Education (MA.Ed) program who already have a teaching certificate or license and wish to explore or add special education certification to their current credentials. The content of the course includes: • the characteristics, nature and needs of students with exceptionalities; • an overview of the legal requirements and issues related to teaching students with exceptionalities; • an overview of educational approaches, including adaptations to the general curriculum, adaptive teaching strategies, behavior management and collaboration skills for effectively teaching students with exceptionalities and diverse learning needs. Student Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Standards Alignment By the completion of this course, students will be able to: Assessment/ Specialized Kentucky InTASC Student Learning Assignments Professional KFfT Teacher Standard and Outcome Association (SPA) Domains Standards Category KAS Alignment Standards 2 EDG 666 and EDMT 621 Spring 2017 M.M. Jones Explain the role of the Professional Individualized Education Learning and ISCI 4 K3 Program (IEP) team and Ethical Practice IGC 4 K2 plan. IEP Resource (9d; 9j; 9o) ISCI 6 K1, K3, K4, KAS 5.3 8.1; 8.3 4C; 4D; 4E Leadership and K6 KAS 6.2 Collaboration IGC 6 K3, K4, K5 (10a; 10b; 10d; ISCI 7 K2; 10m; 10q) PSEL 3A,B,C,D; PSEL 4A,C,D,E,F,G; PSEL9B,H Differentiate between ISCI 1 K1, K2, K8, Guided Readings; various disabilities and K9, K13 the specific needs of Discussion Board; Learning IGC 1 K3, K5, K8, individuals based on their Final Synthesis 3.3; 4.2; Differences K9 1B learning differences. Paper 7.2; 9.1 (2a; 2d; 2g; 2h; ISCI 6 K5 KAS 4.5 2m) IGC 6 K1, K8 KAS 6.2 ISCI 6 S10; PSEL 3A,B,C,D; PSEL 4A,B,C,D,E, F,G; PSEL 5A,B,C,D Identify the social Module Activities; implications of living Disability in the Learning ISCI 1 K8, K10 with a disability and the Popular Media Differences IGC 1 K2 impact society has on 3.4; 3.5 1B; 2A living and learning Project (2b; 2h; 2i; 2k; ISCI 6 K9 independently. KAS 5.1 2m) KAS 5.3 PSEL 2A,B,C; PSEL 5A,B,C,D Design an accessible 1.3; 2.1; Planning for ISCI 1 K3 UDL Lesson Plan lesson plan using a 2.2; 2.3; Instruction ISCI 6 K12 KAS 5.2 1C; 1E; 1F; Universal Design for 2.4; 2.5; (7a; 7b; 7g; 7i; ISCI 7 K1 KAS 5.3 3C Learning (UDL) 4.1 7j; 7k; 7n); IGC 7 K4 KAS 6.3 approach to meet the Instructional needs of diverse Strategies PSEL learners. (8a; 8c; 8e; 8f; 4A,B,C,D,E,F, 8j; 8k; 8m; 8o; G 8p; 8q; 8s) Course Assignments and Grading Students are expected to actively engage in all course modules, read assigned materials prior to 3 EDG 666 and EDMT 621 Spring 2017 M.M. Jones class discussion, and participate in class discussion and related online group activities. In addition, students will complete the following activities/assignments: Required Activity Points Module Participation and Assignments 112 Guided Notes (9 worth 10 pts. each and 1 worth 20 points) 110 Discussion Board (12 @ 5 points each) 60 Disability in the Popular Media Project 25 IEP Resource for Teachers and Parents 50 Universal Design for Learning Lesson Plan 40 Final Synthesis Paper 20 Total Possible Points 417 4 EDG 666 and EDMT 621 Spring 2017 M.M. Jones Grades for this course will be determined using the following percentage scale based on total possible points: Letter Grade Percentage Points A 95 %+ 396- 417 A - 93 % + 388-395.99 B+ 91 % + 379-387.99 B 87 % + 363-378.99 B - 85 % + 354-362.99 C+ 83 % + 346-353.99 C 77 % + 321-345.99 F 0 – 76.99 % 0-320.99 Note: Anything below a C is considered a failing grade in a graduate level course. There are no C- or D grades. The grade of “A” is reserved for those students whose performance in this course is determined to be “excellent” or “superior.” Excellent or superior performance would include attending class and contributing to class discussions; correct use of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling on all work submitted; all work submitted in the proper form; care made to make corrections and assignments resubmitted when necessary; and a demonstration of a thorough understanding of the material, terms, and concepts on the examinations, projects, and assignments. If at any time you have questions or concerns about your performance in this class, please contact me to discuss these concerns. I am here to help you. Please do not hesitate to ask for assistance when needed! Description of Assignments and Expectations Email, Announcements, and Feedback As a means of communicating and creating a community dialog throughout the course, the instructor will post announcements and send emails to the entire class and/or individual candidates. You are required to check your NKU email account regularly as well as the course announcements page. Also, please be sure to check on Grade Book periodically to read the comments I may have left you concerning your graded assignments, as well as the Discussion Board to read any comments or suggestions I may have left in response to your 5 EDG 666 and EDMT 621 Spring 2017 M.M. Jones posts. This is one way I communicate and provide you with feedback about your progress in the course, as well as offer suggestions for your teaching, when relevant. Module Participation and Assignments (112 points) This class is divided into 10 Learning Modules on Blackboard. Within each module are specific assignments created to enhance your understanding of the course content, with the specifications of the assignments outlined within each module. These assignments must be completed within the assigned time period for each module. Consider these assignments the same as you would the in-class assignments we might be doing if we were meeting in a face-to-face classroom. The online assignments embedded in each module have individual point values ranging from 2 – 10 points, totaling 112 points over the course of the semester. To receive full points possible, candidates are expected to upload thoughtful and quality assignments by the due date specified. Although the beauty of online coursework is that students can move through the course at their own pace, in order for us to be able to work through the material together and engage in meaningful dialogue about the course content, it will be necessary for students to complete each module by the deadline indicated so that we may all benefit from the discussion board conversations at the same time. PACE YOURSELF accordingly! Late assignments will not be accepted, unless arrangements have been made with the professor PRIOR to the due date. Guided Notes (110 points) The textbook was chosen as a source of valuable information to support your learning in this class. To help you profit from this resource, guided reading notes to use when reading the text chapters will be required throughout the semester. For each guided reading completed, you will have an opportunity to receive up to ten (10) points, with the exception of the guided notes for chapter 4, which will be worth 20 points.