Course Syllabus
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CDEV 205 – Intro to Children with Special Needs
Santiago Canyon College, Division of Business & Career Education, Department of Child Development
Instructor: Marianne M. Laney, MS - Fall 2018
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SANTIAGO CANYON COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT |
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Santiago Canyon College is an innovative learning community dedicated to intellectual and personal growth. Our purpose is to foster student success and to help students achieve these core outcomes: to learn, to act, to communicate and to think critically. We are committed to maintaining standards of excellence and providing the following to our diverse community: courses, certificates, and degrees that are accessible, applicable, and engaging. |
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CLASS INFORMATION |
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Course Number |
Days We Meet |
Time We Meet |
Location |
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55639 |
Wednesdays |
6:30pm – 9:40pm |
U – 87 changed to U-99 |
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INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION |
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Email: laney_marianne@sccollege.edu Office Location: E - 316 Office Phone: 714.628.5912 |
Office Hours: M, T, W, T 9-11am & M-W 5-6pm Office hours may be held in the classroom prior to class – be sure to check with the professor first |
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COURSE TEXT AND MATERIALS |
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Required Course Text: Child, Family, School, and Community, Berns, R., (2011, 10th Edition) [no exceptions] Recommended Materials: Internet, Email, Smart phone, Journal/Notebook, test sheets, #2 Pencils, etc. TBA |
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COURSE OVERVIEW |
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Course Description: Introduces the variations in development of children with special needs ages birth through eight and the resulting impact on families. Includes an overview of historical and societal influences, laws relating to children with special needs, and the identification and referral process. |
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES |
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: ü Recognize various exceptionalities and conditions of children and identify interventions based on the developmental continuum. ü Evaluate the role of history and society in shaping current policies related to best practices of inclusion and serving children with special needs. ü Collaborate with families and community members in supporting inclusion of children with special needs |
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ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS |
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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 at: (714) 628-4860, Video Phone: (657) 235-2999 or stop by E-105. Every professor will require proper documentation in order to accommodate each student appropriately. For more information, refer to https://goo.gl/P95R4D |
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TITLE IX |
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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs, including athletic programs, or activities that receive federal funding. Specifically, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment, rape, and sexual assault. For more information, visit: https://goo.gl/8t4sSb |
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FOR YOUR SAFETY |
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In Case of Emergency: Contact SCC campus police at 714.628.4730 or by dialing 3333 from any campus phone. When in doubt, dial 911 anytime, anywhere [safety first]. For more information, visit, https://goo.gl/aDF1ZG |
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COURSE POLICIES, EXPECTATIONS AND ETIQUETTE |
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About: This class is a “flipped” and in a “web-enhanced format” which means class time is heavily spent on activities, assessments, presentations and learning from your peers while readings are completed outside of class. Due to the nature of Human Development classes, you, as a student will learn more than what is “just in the book” and grow as an adult. Remember: you are a part of a community that grows together! Add/Drop Procedures: Per SCC guidelines, a student MUST be in class the first meeting or will be dropped. Additionally, an instructor reserves the right to terminate a student from class due to excessive absences. Absences in excess of 3 or more times per semester will lower the students’ grade by 1 full letter. All other student reasons for dropping are the responsibility of the student. The last day to drop this class with a refund is Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty or cheating is defined as an intentional act of fraud in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization. This includes assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty, whether it is in coursework or on exams. Any student caught cheating or assisting another student in the act of cheating, will receive an “F” grade for the assignment and possible failure of the course. For the full policies on Student conduct, please refer to the SCC website on student conduct: https://goo.gl/GNHVQN Attendance and Participation: Your in-class participation is important both for yourself and your fellow students. Material is presented in class that may not be in the course text 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. Furthermore daily attendance is recorded and participation weighs heavily toward your final grade. A large portion of each student’s grade relies heavily on participation. Students are encouraged to attend every class. Classroom Etiquette: Please show respect by turning off your telephones. It can wait. Instructor reserves the right to collect cell phones. 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: The best way to contact me is through canvas inbox which is also connected to campus email. 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. 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 within 24 hours. All inquiries will be returned in the order they are received.
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COURSE ASSIGNMENTS AND ACTIVITIES |
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In order to do well in this class you will have to ü Take responsibility & make a commitment to your success! ü Play “full out” & try hard in order to understand course topics! ü Ask questions and participate as an adult college student!
LATE POLICY Students are responsible for all material covered in class and all assignments on the syllabus. All activities and outside assignments will be posted on canvas. Assignments and projects are to be completed on the due date which appears on the syllabus. No late work is accepted, including assignments e-mailed to the professor. (Coming to class late on assignment due dates is considered turning in assignments late, and will not be accepted) ü All assignments are to be completed in the format given. Essays are expected to be in APA or MLA ü Each assignment has corresponding grading rubric so that students may clearly achieve their goal grade
INTERACTIVE JOURNAL Students are required to keep a notebook or “interactive journal” of class notes and activities. This notebook will be turned in toward the end of the semester to ensure all students are taking notes and participating fully
ASSIGNMENTS Intro/bias Assessment: This initial assignment helps identify the basis of knowledge understanding and exposure students have toward persons with special needs. Any bias, assumptions and misconceptions are addressed as a foundation on which the course information is built upon. Parent Interview Paper: For this assignment, students will interview a parent with special needs. Following the interview, students will summarize and evaluate your findings using course terms and concepts Teacher Interview Paper: For this assignment, you will interview a teacher of children with special needs. Students are encouraged to interview a person who works with a similar population to the student’s future career to increase the overall impact. Child Observation: Students will observe a child with special needs for 1 hour with specific emphasis on operationally defining the both the child limitations as well as their environmental supports. MUST HAVE A COMPLETED PERMISSION SLIP Snapshots on exceptionality: To augment the course teachings, students will choose a supplimentary topic to present in class. A minimum of 5 slides and 5 minutes are shared on the given topic.
ASSESSMENTS Chapter Check-ins: At the beginning of the week, a low-stakes assessment (5 points) will be proctored on the current chapter to be sure students are completing the required reading ahead of class time. The lowest CCI will be dropped at the end of the semester. Quizzes: Organized by units, this course has 5, 10-point quizzes (20 questions) that is completed on canvas (at home during student study time). Quizzes need to be completed 1 hour before class starts so students have time to travel to class. Exams: There are 4 Unit Exams given during this course. Each exam worth 50 points in the format of multiple choice (10 points), true/false (10 points), fill-in (10 points), Matching, (10 points) and essay (10 points). |
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GRADING |
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ü Grades will be based on the number of points students have earned out of the 500 possible points ü Total number of points may be adjusted over the duration of this class, and will be announced in class and on canvas ü Students are are asked to be professionally flexible regarding any changes or adjustments needed to the syllabus ü Errors are always made in the favor of the student ü Students can keep a log of their scores on this sheet. ü Professor reserves the right to grant extra points for excellence for “above and beyond” performance Points are organized as follows: |
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UNIT I |
UNIT II |
UNIT III |
UNIT IV |
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Intro Disc Board /5 Quiz 1 /10 CCI 2 /5 Quiz 2 /10 CCI 3 /5 Quiz 3 /10 CCI 4 /5 Quiz 4 /10 Assignment /25 Participation /15 Exam I /50 UNIT I TOTAL 155 |
CCI 5 /5 Quiz 5 /10 CCI 6 /5 Quiz 6 /10 CCI 9 /5 Quiz 9 /10 CCI 10 /5 Quiz 10 /10 Assignment /25 Participation /15 Exam II /50 UNIT III TOTAL 150 |
CCI 7 /5 Quiz 7 /10 CCI 8 /5 Quiz 8 /10 CCI 13 /5 Quiz 13 /10 CCI 15 /5 Quiz 15 /10 Assignment /25 Participation /15 Exam III /50 UNIT III TOTAL 150 |
CCI 11 /5 Quiz 1 1 /10 CCI 12 /5 Quiz 12 /10 CCI 14 /5 Quiz 14 /10 Assignment /25 Snapshot /15 Participation /15 Exam IV /50 UNIT IV TOTAL 150
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Categorical breakdown of course requirements (*approximate): |
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Assessments = 60%, Assignments = 35%, participation = 10% |
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Grading Scale |
Cumulative Grading Scale |
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Grading scale 90%-100% = A 80% - 89% = B 70% - 79% = C 60% - 69% = D 0% - 59% = F |
How to calculate your grade:
Your points Total number of points x 100 = your grade
Ex: 987/1000 = .987 x 100 = 98% = A Ex: 872/1000 = .872 x 100 = 87% = B Ex: 745/1000 = .745 x 100 = 74% = C Ex: 671/1000 = .691 x 100 = 67% = D Ex: 530/1000 = .530 x 100 = 53% = F
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CLASS SCHEDULE |
NOTE:
- This schedule is tentative, and may be changed by the instructor to better suit the needs of the course.
- Every effort is made to adapt and accommodate all course requirements, projects and assignments
- Changes to the schedule will be announced. Points will remain exactly the same
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Week |
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Readings Due |
Class Activities |
Assignments due at beginning of class |
DUE By Sunday 8pm |
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Wed Aug 29 |
Chapter 1 Introduction to Special Education |
ü Introductions ü Go over Syllabus ü Go over Canvas ü Lecture |
Be sure you are fully enrolled |
GET YOUR BOOK Intro Discussion Board |
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Wed Sept 5 |
Chapter 2 Supporting all Learners |
ü Lecture ü Activity |
ü Chapter 2 Check-in |
Chapter 2 Quiz on Canvas |
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3 |
Wed Sept 12 |
Chapter 3 Cultural and Linguistic Issues |
ü Lecture ü Activity |
ü Chapter 3 check-in |
Chapter 3 Quiz on Canvas |
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Wed Sept 19 |
Chapter 4 Individualized Education plans |
ü Lecture ü Activity |
ü Chapter 4 check-in ü Bias ASSIGNMENT |
Chapter 4 Quiz on Canvas |
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Wed Sept 26 |
Chapter 5 Speech and Language Disorders |
ü Lecture ü Activity |
ü UNIT I EXAM |
Chapter 5 Quiz on Canvas |
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Wed Oct 3 |
Chapter 6 Learning Disabilities |
ü Lecture ü Activity ü Snapshots |
ü Chapter 6 check-in |
Chapter 6 Quiz on Canvas |
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Wed Oct 10 |
Chapter 9 Physical Impairments |
ü Lecture ü Activity ü Snapshots |
ü Chapter 9 check-in |
Chapter 9 Quiz on Canvas |
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Wed Oct 17 |
Chapter 10 Intellectual Disabilities |
ü Lecture ü Activity ü Snapshots |
ü Chapter 10 check-in ü Teacher OR Parent Interview DUE |
Chapter 10 Quiz on Canvas |
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CLASS SCHEDULE (continued) |
NOTE:
- This schedule is tentative, and may be changed by the instructor to better suit the needs of the course.
- Every effort is made to adapt and accommodate all course requirements, projects and assignments
- Changes to the schedule will be announced. Points will remain exactly the same
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Readings Due |
Class Activities |
Assignments due at beginning of class |
DUE By Sunday 8pm |
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Wed Oct 24 |
Chapter 7 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
ü Lecture ü Activity |
ü UNIT II EXAM ü Chapter 7 check-in |
Chapter 70 Quiz on Canvas |
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10 |
Wed Oct 31 |
Chapter 8 Emotional and Behavioral Disturbance |
ü Lecture ü Activity ü Snapshots |
ü Chapter 8 check-in |
Chapter 8 Quiz on Canvas |
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Wed Nov 7 |
Chapter 13 Autism Spectrum Disorders |
ü Lecture ü Activity ü Snapshots |
ü Chapter 13 check-in |
Chapter 13 Quiz on Canvas |
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12 |
Wed Nov 14 |
Chapter 15 Gifted and Talented |
ü Lecture ü Activity ü Snapshots |
ü Chapter 15 check-in ü Teacher OR Parent Interview DUE |
Chapter 15 Quiz on Canvas |
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Wed Nov 21 |
Chapter 11 Deaf and Hard of hearing |
ü Lecture ü Activity |
ü UNIT IV EXAM ü Chapter 11 check-in |
Chapter 11 Quiz on Canvas |
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Wed Nov 28 |
Chapter 12 Low Vision and Blindness |
ü Lecture ü Activity ü Snapshots |
ü Course Reflection Assignment Due |
Chapter 12 Quiz on Canvas |
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Wed Dec 5 |
Chapter 14 Multiple low incidence disabilities |
ü Lecture ü Activity ü Snapshots |
ü Chapter 14 check-in ü OBSERVATION |
Chapter 14 Quiz on Canvas |
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16 |
Wed Dec 12 |
STUDY!!! |
ü UNIT IV EXAM ü Post exam activity TBA |
All Extra Credit DUE |
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