Syllabus CDEV 205 MW Winter 18.pdf

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CDEV 205: Introduction to Exceptionality Syllabus

Department Mission Statement: 

The Department of Child Development and Education Studies is devoted to being a leader and partner in meeting diverse intellectual, sociocultural, and linguistic needs of educators and pre-professionals who aim to advocate and empower both children and families in the 21st century

Course Description: 

Diseases and disorders commonly found in children and young adults which result in exceptionality.  Emphasis on identifying and learning ways to meet the child’s special needs.

Textbook Information:  

The textbook we will use for this course is: Introduction to Special Education - New Horizons by Stephen Smith, Deborah Deutsch Smith, Naomi Chowdhuri Tyler

ISBN-13: 9780132944618 ISBN: 0132944618 Publication Date: 2013 Publisher: Pearson

 Additional Course Information: 

This 4-week winter course is taught at an extremely fast pace and requires students to complete all readings and assignments in a timely manner. Students can expect several hours (8-10 weekly) of reading, activities and composition outside of class time each week. CANVAS is used for all course materials including assignments, assessments and supplemental information. A high level of class participation is expected each class meeting.
Course Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this course, you should be able to have this knowledge and/or demonstrate the following (and more):

• Learning basic terms and working knowledge of Special Needs categories, criteria, procedures and instructional modifications/accommodations.
• Appreciate the value of student diversity and its impact on student learning outcomes for students with special needs.
• Understand how current events and social attitudes impact students with special needs in all settings and challenges for family members and caretakers.
• Conduct an on-going self-analysis of attitudes towards students with special needs and the impact on instructional planning, instruction and advocacy in education and society at large
  

Student Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this course, you should be able to have this knowledge and/or demonstrate the following (and more):

• Learning basic terms and working knowledge of Special Needs categories, criteria, procedures and instructional modifications/accommodations.
• Appreciate the value of student diversity and its impact on student learning outcomes for students with special needs.
• Understand how current events and social attitudes impact students with special needs in all settings and challenges for family members and caretakers.
• Conduct an on-going self-analysis of attitudes towards students with special needs and the impact on instructional planning, instruction and advocacy in education and society at large

Academic Honesty Policy:

Students at Santa Ana College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. To falsify the results of one's research, to steal the words or ideas of another, or to cheat on an examination, corrupts the essential process by which knowledge is advanced. Academic dishonesty is seen as an intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise.  As institutions, we also consider academic dishonesty to include forgery of academic documents, intentionally impeding or damaging the academic work of others, assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty.

There are two categories of sanctions: Limited and College-wide. Limited sanctions include an academic action such as assigning a lower grade or a grade of "F" for the assignment, project, or test. College-wide sanctions include any sanction that will affect a student's standing with the college-at-large, up to and including suspension or expulsion from the college.

 In cases where a violation of academic honesty is discovered, the faculty member is encouraged to file an "Academic Misconduct Incident Report" form and distribute the form to the appropriate offices listed.

For more, go to http://www.sac.edu/StudentServices/StudentLife/Pages/Rights-and-Conduct.aspx

Academic Accommodations:

A student with a disability, who would like to request an academic accommodation, is responsible for identifying herself/himself to the instructor and to the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS). To make arrangements for academic accommodations, contact the Disabled Student Office in Johnson Center, U-103, or phone (714) 564-6264, TTY (714) 564-6284 for a referral to the appropriate DSPS Department. Every professor will require proper documentation in order to accommodate each student appropriately.

Etiquette:

In the classroom: Please show respect by turning off your telephones. It can wait. We are here to share experiences and opinions. Just as you would like to be treated, make sure you listen to your classmates and offer responses that are supportive and polite. All discussions are to be kept private and confidential and not to be discussed outside of class. If you must arrive late or leave early, please enter and exit the classroom quietly to avoid disrupting the lecture and group discussion.  Lectures may not be electronically recorded in any way without the Professor’s consent. Lastly, if you cannot attend class, I expect you to email me or contact me prior to the class time, just as you would do with your employer.

Contacting your professor: I am delighted to answer questions through either phone or email (albeit, I prefer receiving emails!).  If you call me, please leave a complete message and clearly and slowly provide your phone number so that I can get back to you in a timely manner.  If you email me, please make sure that you put your name and class in the subject line, and be sure to be clear about what you are requesting.

FORMAT

Each week, students will complete 1 entire unit in the course text. Each unit consists of 4 chapters (last unit is 3 chapters), which covers related concepts to the field of exceptionality. Each chapter, students will complete 1 discussion board, 1 personal journal entry and 1 quiz. (the lowest DB, Journal and Quiz will be dropped). At the end of each unit, there is an exam and 1 assignment due.

ASSIGNMENTS

Instructions to all assignments, APA or MLA format requirements as well as a grading rubric will be handed out during class for each assignment. Past examples of completed work may be available for preview.

Students are responsible for all material covered in class and all assignments on the syllabus. All activities and outside assignments are available on canvas. Assignments and projects are to be completed on the due date which appears on the syllabus. NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED

Personal Bias Check:

In order to fully understand the course material, you will be asked who you are as a person and why this class/career choice is important to you. Additionally students will complete a reflection assignment at the end of the course term. This will allow students to understand the impact of exceptionality on a personal and social level.

Special Education Professional Interview Paper: 

For this assignment, you will interview a professional in the special needs field. You will be given a form to complete.  Following the interview, you will summarize and evaluate your findings and present a completed paper.

Special Needs Child Observation: 

For this assignment, you will observe a child identified with special needs. You will be given a form to complete.  Following the interview, you will summarize and evaluate your findings and present a completed paper.

Personal Reflection:

At the end of the course students will write a summary paper of their learning and experiences during the course of the class.

Extra Credit:

Is at the discretion of the professor and will be announced in class. Extra credit opportunities will not exceed more than 1% of total points in the class (out of 500 points, students can earn up to 5 points).

ASSESSMENTS

Quizzes:

Each chapter has a corresponding quiz of 10 points, consisting of M/C and T/F

Exams:

4 exams, 50 points each. Exams consist of Multiple Choice, T/F, Short Essay and Matching/Fill-in

 PARTICIPATION

In-class participation is important both for yourself and your fellow students. Material is presented in class that may not be in the textbook but may be on the exam or necessary for your class assignments. In addition, class discussions and activities will help you better understand the material. Participation is graded weekly and accounts for approximately 10% of your total class grade.

ATTENDANCE

Class attendance is recorded each class meeting. Any student missing more than 1 on class meeting may be dropped from this class. Refer to SAC course Policy for specific rules and regulations.

Meet Your Instructor:  

Greetings Students! I am Marianne M . Laney, MS, your instructor for this course this semester!

Top 10 things you need to know about me as your instructor:

1. I have been teaching for almost 10 years

2. I love being a college professor 

3. I am a certified on-line instructor

4. I grew up with members of my family who were disabled

5. I went to Fullerton College and graduated CSUF (twice)

6. I studied to be a therapist and social worker

7. I worked at Orange County health Care Agency for approx 5 years

8. I worked at AIDS services foundation for approx 5 years

9. I currently have a child with multiple disabilities

10. I live in Santa Ana

I look forward to meeting you all!