EdSe 3204 syllabus

EdSe 3204 –Fall 2008

Special Education Component – 1 Credit

Instructor: Trudie Hughes Office: 138 Montague Hall

Email: thughes@d.umn.edu Phone: 726-7174

Date	Topic	Reading	Assignment Due
Sept. 10	Special Education – Historical Perspective • Special Education Laws Diversity Draw from the students' lives to fifure out what they can offer to your lesson Cross cultural - what if you are teaching other cultures? Help aide those who come from different coutries and cultures so they understand	Powerpt Diversity Male Teachers article
Sept. 15	Teaching Strategies Modifications and accommodation Strategies for reading and writing Actively engage students in learing Flexible lesson plans Precision Teaching Planning Pyramid - Lesson Planning Grading Practices • Modifications and accommodation • Strategies for reading and writing Constant Time Delay Cooperative Learning	Powerpt cooperative learning layered curriculum grading practices
Sept. 17	Classroom Management - Behavior Intervention Plans Balance discipline and being their friend - balance the personal and professional relationship Classroom management and discipline	Powerpt behman
Sept. 22	Characteristics of Disabilities	Group Presentations
Sept. 24	IEP components Gauge what they already know How to set goals at the begining of the year for the end of the year How to incorporate standards (NCLB) Addressing each individual students' needs Run parent conferences Communication with the administration and parents Due Process Transition	Readings from the web: http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/sec504.index.htm Scroll down to articles – read: Read 1.10 Tips: How to use IDEA 2004 to improve your child's special education 2. Child with 504 is failing Powerpt IEP	IEP due

The following are expectations for this course:

Attendance is mandatory, please be on-time and present for every class.
All assignments are due in hard copy at the beginning of the class on the due date. Late assignments will be given a reduced grade of 10% off each day and the instructor will not accept any work after the 3rd day late. This special education unit will compose 25% of your final grade. This grade must be C- or better in order to receive credit for this entire course. All requirements for this unit must be complete in order to receive your final course grade for EdSe 3204.
Professional conduct is expected at all times. You are in training to be a teacher and consequently need to exhibit professional behaviors and attitudes.

Point values for assignments:

Observation Form = 25 pts. Due 12/12/08
Interviews = 50pts total Due 12/12/08
IEP = 25 pts. Due 10/27/08
Group Presentations = 50 pts.

Total = 150 pts.

Course Outcomes

1. Create effective and supportive learning environments based on an understanding of student diversity and effective instructional practices.

2. Design instruction and assessment based on an understanding of students, their needs, and professional educational standards.

3. Plan and teach effective lessons using (a) a variety of teaching methods & (b) Using technology as a tool to enhance teaching and learning

4. Model the characteristics of an intentional and professional teacher. In particular, engage in an ongoing process of reflection about their own teaching and the teaching of others, supporting their constructive critiques with reference to principles from this course, from supplementary readings, and from field observations.