This course focuses on methods and strategies for teaching all students focusing on the incorporation of special needs students within regular education settings. Current issues of concern, learning standards, promising practices, behavioral strategies, and methods for individualizing, differentiating, creating, and providing universally designed instruction are covered. Participants will be expected to plan and implement instructional activities with students with disabilities.
Students will:
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
ASSIGNMENT | Possible Points |
---|---|
Introduction Discussion Board | 2 |
Small Group Discussions (6X4 Points Each) | 24 |
Syllabus Quiz | 1 |
Strategy Summary Research Paper | 16 |
Strategy Summary Presentation | 10 |
Quality Indicators Checklist - Part I | 3 |
Quality Indicators Checklist - Part II | 13 |
DI Lesson Plan | 20 |
Standards Alignment | 8 |
Philosophy | 3 |
TOTAL | 100 |
Grade | Points Grade | Point Average (GPA) |
A | 94 – 100% | 4.00 |
A- | 90 – 93% | 3.75 |
B+ | 87 – 89% | 3.50 |
B | 84 – 86% | 3.00 |
B- | 80 – 83% | 2.75 |
C+ | 77 – 79% | 2.50 |
C | 74 – 76% | 2.00 |
C- | 70 – 73% | 1.75 |
D | 64 – 69% | 1.00 |
F | 00 – 63% | 0.00 |
Week |
Topic |
Activities & Assignments |
Dates |
1 |
Course introduction Student introductions Overview of Inclusion |
Syllabus Quiz All Inclusive Special Education Inclusion Enroll in group Discussion: Introductions |
Due: Sept. 6 2015 at 11:55 pm. EST |
2 |
Creating a Welcoming Classroom |
20 Ways to Build Community and Empower Students Review lesson plan, book list, and movie list Discussion: Create a welcoming classroom Assignment: Quality Indicators, Part I |
Due: Sept 13, 2015 at 11:55 p.m. EST |
3 |
Best and Research-Based Practices for Teaching Students with Disabilities |
Explicit instruction resources Cognitive learning strategies resources Assignment: Strategy Resource Paper |
Due: Sept. 20, 2015 at 11:55 p.m. EST |
4 |
Differentiated Instruction |
IRIS Module: Differentiated Instruction What Differentiated Instruction is, and What it Most Certainly is Not Explore Differentiation Central website Discussion: Strategy Summary Presentations Assignment: Strategy Summary Presentations |
Due: Sept. 27, 2015 at 11:55 p.m. EST |
5 |
Content Area Inclusion |
Resources for literacy, math, science, social studies, other areas (choose 2) Discussion: Differentiated instructional lesson plan feedback Assignment: Quality Indicators, Part II |
Due: Oct 4, 2015 at 11:55 p.m. EST |
6 |
Including Students with Significant Disabilities |
Making Inclusion a Reality for Students with Severe Disabilities IRIS Module: Secondary Transition Embedding Secondary Transition in the Common Core State Standards Discussion: Standards alignment ideas Assignment: Standards Alignment Assignment |
Due: Oct. 11, 2015 at 11:55 p.m. EST |
7 |
Supporting Behavior |
Option 1: Classroom Management Resources Option 2: Behavioral Interventions Discussion: Behavior ideas Assignment: Differentiated Instructional Lesson Plan |
Due: Oct. 18, 2015 at 11: 55 p.m. EST |
8 |
Wrap-Up |
Discussion: Reflections on the course Assignment: Philosophy of Diverse Learners |
Due: Oct. 23, 2015 at 11:55 p.m. EST |
Any student who would like to request, or ask any questions regarding, academic adjustments or accommodations must contact the Student Access Center at (207) 221-4438 or pcstudentaccess@une.edu. Student Access Center staff will evaluate the student's documentation and determine eligibility of accommodation(s) through the Student Access Center registration procedure.
Course Policies
Please see my self-introduction in an announcement in the first week of the course. Contact and communication information is below.
The course is composed of eight learning modules and students are expected to complete one module per week according to the course schedule. There are 3 major components for this class: Readings and resources for each weekly learning module, discussions, and assignments. Each assignment description is found within the module it is due.
Because of the nature of online learning, participation is critical. Students are expected to keep abreast of module requirements, communications, projects, and discussions, and post relevant comments or responses in a timely manner. All assignments have due dates, and all work is expected to be submitted on or before the due date.
There are no course pre-requisites for this course. It is anticipated that students will have had some coursework or experience in teaching and planning for instruction, including developing lesson plans, assessment, evaluation. Also, it will be helpful to have access to a classroom for creating student profiles and description of classroom setting and resources. There are some tips for lesson planning found alongside the assignment description for the lesson plan.
For this course, you will be expected to be able to use e-mail and attachments, to send files, to copy/paste, and to use the internet. You should also be familiar with being able to convert documents to MS Word compatibility mode) for formatting submission and sharing of documents. Additionally, you may be asked to access Youtube.
Communication in this course is expected to be respectful and in standard English, i.e. not using slang, spoken colloquialisms, or “ texting-speak” or abbreviations. Spelling and grammar is expected to be correct, including in threaded discussions. Refer to the “readability/professionalism” requirement for discussion postings.
As in any University class you may want to share real life examples from your organizations during discussions and in your written work. It will be necessary to respect the same rules of the classroom in this setting. Please do not share information that clearly identifies someone or some situation in your organization that you know should not be divulged outside your organization. You can share examples without breaking confidentiality. I also ask that each of you respect and honor confidentiality and keep any references or information within the course.
Please note that all papers should be completed using the correct APA format. There is an APA Guidelines link under University Resources in the Course Menu on the left in this course. If you have questions about how that format applies to any given assignment or are still unclear on how to appropriately cite a source, please feel free to contact your instructor.
Due to the nature of a part-time graduate course, it is reasonable to expect that issues regarding work and family life may arise. The late penalty is as follows:
Please know that incompletes are not possible in the MSEd or CAGS on-line program. All work must be submitted by the last day of the course. Therefore, pace your work carefully so you do not fall behind. Late work does incur a penalty. Immediately consult your professor if you find you need help with any part of the course and communicate in advance if you know you may have a problem.
The College of Professional Studies uses Turnitin to help deter plagiarism and to foster the proper attribution of sources. Turnitin provides comparative reports for submitted assignments that reflect similarities in other written works. This can include, but is not limited to, previously submitted assignments, internet articles, research journals, and academic databases.
Make sure to cite your sources appropriately as well as use your own words in synthesizing information from published literature. Webinars and workshops, included early in your coursework, will help guide best practices in APA citation and academic writing.
You can learn more about Turnitin in the Turnitin Student quick start guide.
Please review the technical requirements for UNE Online Graduate Programs: Technical Requirements
Course surveys are one of the most important tools the University of New England uses for evaluating the quality of your education, and for providing meaningful feedback to instructors on their teaching. In order to assure that the feedback is both comprehensive and precise, we need to receive it from each student for each course. Evaluation access is distributed via UNE email at the beginning of the last week of the course.
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Online students are required to submit a graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET of the first week of the term. If a student does not submit a posting to the graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET, the student will be automatically dropped from the course for non-participation. Review the full attendance policy.
The policies contained within this document apply to all students in the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. It is each student's responsibility to know the contents of this handbook.
Please contact your student support specialist if you are considering dropping or withdrawing from a course. The last day to drop for 100% tuition refund is the 2nd day of the course. Financial Aid charges may still apply. Students using Financial Aid should contact the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from a course.
The University of New England values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Academic dishonesty in any form undermines this standard and devalues the original contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to actively uphold the integrity of the academy; failure to act, for any reason, is not acceptable. For information about plagiarism and academic misconduct, please visit UNE Plagiarism Policies.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
Charges of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by the Program Director. Penalties for students found responsible for violations may depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the violation, the degree of premeditation involved, and/or the student’s previous record of violations. Appeal of a decision may be made to the Dean whose decision will be final. Student appeals will take place through the grievance process outlined in the student handbook.