Santa Ana College

Department of Child Development and Education Studies

Professor

Marianne M. Laney

Summer 2018

Santa Ana College Mission Statement

Santa Ana College inspires, transforms and empowers a diverse community of learners

Child Development and Education Studies 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

Class Information

Course Number

Days

Time

Location

52524

Tuesday, Thursday

6:00pm – 9:20pm

V-150

Instructor’s Contact Information

Dept. Facebook: SAC Human Development

Department Phone: 714.564.6815

Email: laney_marianne@sac.edu

Personal Cell: 714.925.4995 (24hr message)

Course Text and Materials

Required Course Text: Introduction to Contemporary Special Education: New Horizons, Smith, D.D. and Tyler, N.C., Pearson (7^th Edition) 2013 (NO SUBSTITUTIONS)

·         ISBN-13: 9780132944618

·         ISBN: 0132944618

·         Digital version or loose leaf = OK!

Additional Materials: Internet Access, printer, paper etc. (misc. materials. TBA)

NOTE: Students are to have correct and updated email Web advisor, canvas and the professor at all times

Campus Safety:

All SAC students automatically receive text alerts in case of emergency,

but can also call 911 or campus security at anytime (714) 564-6330 (or 333 from a campus phone)

Course Learning Outcomes

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.

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

ü  Learning basic terms and working knowledge of Special Needs categories, criteria, procedures and instructional modifications/accommodations.    

ü  Appreciate the value of student diversity and its impact on student learning outcomes for students with special needs.

ü  Understand how current events and social attitudes impact students with special needs in all settings and challenges for family members and caretakers.

ü  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

Course Expectations

This 8-week summer course is taught at an extremely fast pace and requires students to complete all readings and assignments in a timely manner. Students should expect to commit to several hours (8-10 weekly) of reading, research and composition outside of class time each week. Blackboard is used for all course materials including assignments, and supplemental information. A high level of class participation is expected each class meeting.

Course Policies and Etiquette

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 VL 204, or phone (714) 564-6295, VIDEO PHONE: (657) 235-2999 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 email or text.  If you call, 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. All correspondence is answered in the order in which it was received and may take up to 2 business days to return. Please do not text before or after 8

Assignments and Make up and 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 blackboard. Assignments and projects are to be completed on the due date which appears on the syllabus. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED

Course Assignments & Requirements

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 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.

ATTENDANCE

Daily attendance is recorded and participation weighs heavily toward your final grade. Should a student need to drop the course, it is the student’s responsibility to do so and follow all school regulations. Students may drop this course by: _________________ without receiving a “W”

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.

NO LATE WORK (anything turned after start of class is considered late and will not be 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. This will allow students to understand the impact of exceptionality on a personal and social level.

Teacher or Parent Interview: 

For this assignment, you will interview a professional in the special needs field or a parent of a special needs child. Students are 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 WITH PERMISSION a child with special needs. Students are given a form AND permission slip to complete.  Following the interview, you will summarize and evaluate your findings and present a completed paper.

Snapshots on Exceptionality:

Students will sign up to present individually in front of the class a 5-minute presentation on an exceptional challenge of their choice. Due to the accelerated nature of the course, sign-ups will start during the first class meeting, and presentations will concur with chapters 5 through 15.

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 EC)

ASSESSMENTS

Quizzes:

Each chapter has a 10-point quiz. Quizzes consist of Multiple Choice, T/F. The lowest Quiz is dropped.

Exams:

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

Week

Day/

Date

Chapters/Topics

Readings DUE

Class Activities

Assignments Due

1

Tues

6/19

Chapter 1

Thinking About Exceptionalities

Introductions & Info

Syllabus & Assignments

Be sure you are fully enrolled

Thurs

6/21

Chapter 2

Supporting all Learners

Lecture

Activity

Introduction Discussion Board

2

Tues

6/26

Chapter 3

Cultural and Linguistic Differences

Lecture

Activity

Thurs

6/28

Chapter 4

Individualized Education Plans

Lecture

Activity

Bias Check

3

Tues

7/3

Chapter 5

Speech and Language

Impairments

Snapshot Presentations

Lecture/Activity

Quizzes Ch 1-4

Exam I

Thurs 7/5

Chapter 6

Learning Disabilities

Snapshot Presentations

Lecture/Activity

4

Tues

7/10

Chapter 9

Intellectual Disabilities

Snapshot Presentations

Lecture/Activity

Thurs

7/12

Chapter 10

Physical Disabilities

Snapshot Presentations

Lecture/Activity

Parent or Teacher Interview

5

Tues

7/17

Chapter 7

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Dx

Snapshot Presentations

Lecture/Activity

Quizzes Ch 5 6 9 10

Exam II

Thurs

7/19

Chapter 8

Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Snapshot Presentations

Lecture/Activity

6

Tues

7/24

Chapter 13

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Snapshot Presentations

Lecture/Activity

Thurs

7/26

Chapter 15

Gifted and Talented Students

Snapshot Presentations

Lecture/Activity

Exceptional Child Observation

7

Tues

7/31

Chapter 11

Low vision and Blindness

Snapshot Presentations

Lecture/Activity

Quizzes Ch 7 8 13 15

Exam III

Thurs

8/2

Chapter 12

Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Snapshot Presentations

Lecture/Activity

8

Tues

8/7

Chapter 14

Multiple Low Incidence Disabilities

Snapshot Presentations

Lecture/Activity

Personal Reflection

Thurs

8/9

Snapshot Presentations

Lecture/Activity

Quizzes Ch 11 12 14

Exam IV