Course : Exceptional Individuals
- Course Number
- Sped 3616
- Section Number
- Semester
- Spring 2019
- Location
- Ferguson Hall, 303
- Professor
- Dr. Emily Smith
- Days & Times
- Final Exam Day/Time
- Thursday, May 09, 2019 12:00 am
- Curriculum Vitae
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The candidate will meet the following Texas Educator Standards for special educators. These are aligned with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) knowledge and skills standards as they apply to students with disabilities.
Professional Knowledge , Roles, & Responsibilities Cluster
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Cluster & Competency
Professional Knowledge , Roles, & Responsibilities Cluster
Lecture, hands-on activity
IGC1K3
Major legislation and current issues related to knowledge and practice
Lecture, activity
IGC1K5
Continuum of placement and services available for individuals with disabilities
Lecture, activity, Acc. Manuel
IGC9K1,2
Disability services, networks, organizations, & publications
Acc. Manuel
ICC9510
Access information on exceptionalities
Lecture, activity
ICC1051
Maintain confidentiality
Guest Lecture
IGC10K2
SPED teacher’s Collaborative/Consultative role
Lectures, Guest Lecture
ICC10K3
Concerns of families of students w/disabilities & ways to address concerns
Social/Emotional Environment Cluster
FAT City Workshop, Lecture, Movie Review
IGC3K1
Barriers to accessibility & acceptance
Lecture
ICC9K2
Importance of teacher’s role modeling
Lecture, Movie Review
ICC5S7
Establish and maintain rapport w/students with disabilities
FAT City Workshop, Lecture
IGC5K2
Adapt physical environment to promote learning for students with disabilities
Lecture
ICC5S12
Design, establish, & manage routines
Planning and Instruction Cluster
Guest Lecture
IGC10K4
Co-planning & co-teaching methods to strengthen content acquisition
Lecture, Activity, FAT City Workshop
ICC5K1
Demands of learning environments
Lecture
IGC4K4
Prevention & intervention strategies for at-risk learners
FAT CITY Workshop, Lecture, Movie Review
IGC351
Relate levels of support to individual needs
Lecture
IGC4K1
Sources of specialized materials, curricula, & resources
Lecture, Acc. Manuel
IGC451
Use research-supported methods
Lecture, Acc. Manuel
IGC7S2
Select and use specialized strategies appropriate to individual needs and abilities
Lecture, Acc. Manuel
IG4S7
Use appropriate adaptations & technology
Disability Cluster
Lecture
ICC2K5
Similarities & differences between students with and without special needs
Lecture
ICC2K6
Similarities & differences among students with special needs
Lecture
ICC3K5
Differing ways of learning among students with special needs
Lecture
IGC3K1
Impact of disabilities on auditory & information processing skills
Lecture, Movie Review
ICC3K1
Effects a disability can have on a person’s life
Lecture, Movie Review
ICC2K2
Educational implications of disabilities
Article
ICC2K7
Effects of medication on individuals
Human Diversity Cluster
Lecture, Wheelchair Experience, FAT City Workshop, Law Portfolio
HD
Learn and respond appropriately to diverse needs in shaping the campus culture
FAT City Workshop, Lecture, Law Portfolio
HD
Develop a vision of learning that promotes the success of all students based on relevant knowledge and theories, including but not limited to an understanding of the diversity of learners and learners’ needs, and schools and interactive, social, and cultural systems.
Wheelchair Experience, Law Portfolio
HD
Serve as an advocate for all children
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Fat City Reflective Paper
Students will watch the F.A.T. City Workshop video. A reflective piece will be prepared in class.
Movie Reviews (2)
Students will view two movies in which the subject (or significant character) is a person with disabilities. Students will write a report highlighting factors related to personal and educational implications, levels of support needed, individual needs, rapport establishment, and barriers to accessibility and acceptance. Students will prepare one report for each movie, and share with others in the class.
Accommodation Project
Students will create a document of their choosing listing 6 accommodations for each exceptionality discussed in this course. Ideally, students will use this document as a resource in their future careers.
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Conversion
100-90% = A
89-80%= B
79-70% = C
69-60% = D
< 60% = F
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Absence Policy - Professional teachers are dependable, reliable, and responsible. Therefore, candidates are expected to be on time and in attendance at every class, and to stay for the entire class. Tardiness, leaving early, and excessive absences (3) are considered evidence of lack of dependability, and are taken seriously. Candidates will receive a grade of F on the third absence. If a candidate is taking ‘blocked’ courses that are taught at a Professional Development School, requiring field experience, the candidate will be dropped with an F from those classes as well.
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Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.
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Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.
Student Honor Creed
As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."
As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.
Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.
We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.
We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.
Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, (940) 397-4140.
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The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.
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All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MSUTexas e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.
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All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed the 6 hours of Communication Core and 2) earned 60 hours. Students may meet this requirement in one of three ways: by passing the Writing Proficiency Exam, passing two Writing Intensive Courses (only one can be in the core), or passing English 2113. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at https://msutexas.edu/academics/wpr, or call 397-4131.
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Senate Bill 11 passed by the 84th Texas Legislature allows licensed handgun holders to carry concealed handguns on campus, effective August 1, 2016. Areas excluded from concealed carry are appropriately marked, in accordance with state law. For more information regarding campus carry, please refer to the University’s webpage at https://msutexas.edu/campus-carry/rules-policies.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact MSU Chief of Police at police@msutexas.edu.