Northeastern State University

College of Education

Department of Curriculum & Instruction

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

 

Instructor:

Dr. Dan Glasgow

Professor Office: Education Building 113A

Telephone 918-456-5511 ext. 3786 Fax: 918-458-2351

Email: glasgowd@nsuok.edu

 

Course Title and Number:

Special Education 4433- Introduction to Education of Exceptional Children

 

Class Day and Time:

 

Spring Semester 2008

 

M/W 4433 Day Classes

 

            9:30 until  10:45    SS 108

          12:30 until    1:45    SS  108?

            3:30 until    4:45    SS  114

 

T/Th 4433 Day Class

 

             8:00 until   9:15      SS 110?

            

 

Office hours

M/W   10:45  until  12:30

             2:00   until    3:30

 

T/Th      9:15  until   10:15

 

Fridays   1:00 until   2:00

 

Prerequisites:

 

Taking concurrently or passed Ed. 3113, Ed. 3313 and a minimum GPA of 2.5

 

Catalog Description of Course:

 

The course will give an overview of all areas of exceptionality. Emphasis will be given to the integration of special education efforts into the regular education program.

Major Goals:

 

1.                  To present a fundamental knowledge of special education to prospective teachers.

2.                  To familiarize students with numerous aspects of special education including family, school, and the social environment.

3.                  To acknowledge definitions, classifications, prevalence, characteristics, causation, prevention, education assessment, and interventions related to numerous special segments of our population.

 

Expected Course Outcomes:

 

This course is designed to address the areas of multi-disciplinary views of exceptionality, multicultural and diversity issues, family aspects, early childhood, elementary school years, transition from school to adult life, mental retardation, emotional and behavior disorders. Learning disabilities, mild and/or severe multiple disabilities, communication disorders, autism hearing loss, vision loss, physical and health disabilities, gifted, creative and talented students and individuals. (This outcome relates to addressing all general competencies listed by the State Board of Education Competencies for Licensure and Certification.)

1.                  Reflect upon one’s won professional practice and develop, implement, and evaluate a professional development plan.

2.                  Articulate personal philosophy of special education including its relationship to/with regular education

3.                  Importance of the teacher serving as a model for individuals with exceptional learning needs.

4.                  Use copyrighted educational materials in an ethical manner.

 

Instructional Materials:

 

1. Textbook: Exceptional Children, Heward 8th Edition, Merrill

Instructional Methods of Secondary Students with Learning and                    Behavior Problems, 4th Edition, Scholss (Secondary majors only)

      2. Videos, tapes and handouts will be furnished by the instructor

      3. Class will be required to actively participate in class discussions, projects.                                                                                                                

 

Instructional Procedures:

 

  1. Primary a lecture class
  2. Appropriate films, filmstrips, handouts, and/or videos will be used to reinforce classroom lecture.

 

 

 

 

Student Performance Activities:

 

  1. Class attendance is mandatory. Roll will be taken.
  2. Sleeping, reading of other materials other than assigned text during class will be considered an unexcused absence.
  3. There will be periodical exams covering class materials
  4. Disturbances, leaving class, disruptions that hinder the learning process of fellow students will not be tolerated.
  5. *Students are obligated to observe in a special education classroom for a minimum of five hours during the semester and complete a 3 to 5 page report (maximum font 12)
  6. *Students will be obligated to interview the parent/guardian/ grandparent/foster parent/ or caregiver of a disabled child and complete a 3 to 5 page paper (maximum font 12) on information regarding the child’s education, school participation, likes and dislikes of the education program they are in.

 

Class requirements and assessments:

All of the following assignments must be completed and turned in on time. Anything not completed, or not turned in within time limits will result in a failing grade or maximum deletion of grade.

                                  Course Requirements                   Possible Points

                            1. Participation Grade Sheet                    100

                            2. Exam #1                                               100

                            3. Exam #2                                               100

                            4. Exam #3                                               100

                            5. Exam #4                                               100

                            6. Exam #5                                               100

                            7. Exam #6                                               100

                   Total possible points for a semesters work       700

 

Timetable for Completing Assignments, Achieving Learning Outcomes:

 

  1. All major exam dates and reviews will be announced in advance
  2. Make-up exams must be taken one week following the original exam date.
  3. Students are limited to one make-up exam for this course.
  4. The grade for not making up a missed exam within guidelines established will result in t grade of zero.
  5. There will be no makeup exam for finals. No excuses, no exceptions. A missed final is a grade of zero.

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluation of Student Achievement and Learning Outcomes:

           

  1. Absentees: Percentage points will be deducted for final grade averages for                                              excessive absences.

 

  1. Grading Scale:

90 – 100 = A

80 -    89 = B

70 -    79 = C

60 -    69=  D

  0 -    59=  F

 

  1. Cheating on any test or assignment will result from a dismissal from this class                    and your name will be turned over to the Dean of Education.

 

Portfolio Assignment:

 

Competency #13

Students will develop and turn in a formal paper regarding their personal philosophy on how to appropriately educate exceptional children including legal rights and responsibilities of students, parents, and teachers. Details for the Competency #13 rubric will be followed and written using APA guidelines. Failure to submit this assignment will result in an “incomplete” grade in this class.

 

Student Evaluation of the Course and Instructor:

 

Instructors are evaluated towards the end of the semester, a minimum of once during most academic years. This will be done anonymously and will be used as a means to improve instruction, course content and the NSU Special Education program. The suggestions, comments, and/or criticisms from students will be taken seriously and hopefully will contribute to the quality of the course and NSU’s Special Education program. 

 

Students with Disabilities:

 

If any member of this class feels that, he/she has a disability and needs special accommodations, please advice the instructor of such disability at the first class attended so you can visit with student services.

 

Inclement Weather/ Disaster Policy:

 

If the university is closed, classes will be dismissed. If the university is, open but you are physically unable to get to the university or if you are afraid to drive, due to weather, don’t attempt the trip. The automated attendant message at 918-456-5511 will be modified to include information concerning campus operations during inclement weather.