SpEd 5435 Course Goals & Outcomes
Course Goals:
Based on the UMD College of Education
and Human Service Profession’s “Learner-Sensitive Teacher” model, this course
additionally emphasizes the five themes of diversity (d), collaboration (c),
reflection (r), empowerment, (e), and technology (t). The focus on collaboration,
ethics, and relationships for teachers embraces Minnesota Board of Teaching
Standards (INTASC) for developing effective practices for teachers. Through
this course you will develop these practices as a teacher (or other professional)
by being able to:
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Critically
examine and interpret complex social or interpersonal situations in programs
involving children and families. R,E,D
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Build relationships
with children and their families as a foundation for designing appropriate
learning experiences. C,R,E
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Demonstrate
skills and strategies for communicating and collaborating with families
and agencies. E,C,D
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Use information
generated by families to set short and long range goals for their children’s
learning. C,R,E
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Build on
children’s home environments, their strengths and needs in preparing children
for participation in society. D,R,E
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Respect
families’ choices and goals for their children and communicate with families
about curriculum and individualized education programs. D,C,E
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Be sensitive
to differences in family structures, social and cultural backgrounds. D,C
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Discuss
theories of family dynamics, roles, and relationships within families and
between families and communities (agencies). C,E
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Collaborate
with community professionals to support family and children. C,E
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Research
and obtain information for understanding of families and children in a specific education
setting. C,T
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Use information
gained by observation and interview of family culture and relationships
to support the child’s learning. D,R
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Demonstrate
your ability to integrate, synthesize, and apply the attitudes, knowledge
and skills you gain from course readings, lectures, class activities, and
pre-practicum experiences. R,E,C,D
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Increase awareness of the roles,
responsibilities, complexities, and reciprocal influences of family,
school, and community participants involved in the special education
process. D,C,R,E,T
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Examine and apply techniques and
skills used in group process facilitation, problem solving, decision-making,
collaboration, and teamwork in order to effectively with parents, families,
professionals, paraprofessionals, and community agency personnel in the
special education
process. D,C,R,E,T
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Examine and develop professional
best practices that are sensitive and empowering to children and their families
when developing and implementing individualized education plans. D,C,R,E,T
