EDUC 2301 HY1: Introduction to Special Populations

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1 EDUC 2301 HY1: Introduction to Special Populations Instructor Credits Term Start/End Date Times and Days Format Location Course Syllabus* Denise McKown 3 Hours Fall 2014 August 25 December This is a hybrid course in which there are both required classroom meetings and an online course component. Consult the course schedule for classroom meeting times. Instructor s Contact Information: Office Phone Office Location Midland College: MHAB 168 Address dmckown@midland.edu Office Hours Monday: 9 12, 1:30 4:00; Tuesday: 9 9:30, 11 12, 1:30 4; Wednesday: 9 12; Thursday: 9 11 Course Description & Information: Pre requisite: Course Description EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession If you have not completed this course, you must have the permission of both the Director of the AAT Program and the instructor to enroll in this course. An enriched, integrated pre service course and content experience that: 1) provides an overview of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic and academic diversity, and equity with an emphasis on factors that facilitate learning; 2) provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations of P 12 special populations; 3) should be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards; 4) must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P 12 classrooms with special populations; The purpose of this course is to introduce future teachers to the diversity of students attending schools in our democratic society. Awareness of the diversity among students and competencies teachers must possess to ensure that learning occurs for all will be emphasized. Notice Statement for Online Students Students enrolled in online courses MUST log in and actively participate by completing academic assignments required by the instructor by the official

2 Textbook(s) Canvas System Requirements census date. Students who log in but do not actively participate in an academically related activity will be reported as Never Attended and dropped from the course. If you have questions or need assistance with addressing these requirements, please contact Required: Instruction for All Students 2/e You do not need to purchase the MyEducationLab access. By Paula Rutherford 2008 ISBN Braselton, M. E. (2011). The HOT eportfolio. Kendall Hunt Publishing Company: Dubuque, IA. Please note that the Midland College Bookstore has the most complete and up to date information about your course textbooks. Be sure you are purchasing the correct edition and receive all the materials you need. Online courses at Midland College are delivered utilizing the Canvas Learning Management System. Click here to learn about the computer system requirements for Canvas. Canvas The following browsers are recommended for use with Canvas. You can click to download and install if needed. Avoid using Internet Explorer with Canvas. Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome Apple Safari Browser/Plug in/viewer Information Required Plug ins: To use all the features of Canvas, it's required that you download the plugins necessary for your computer. If you just downloaded a new browser, you don't need to worry about this, because the internet browser is up to date. If you already have one of the recommended browsers, it would be a good idea to make sure everything is current. Below is a list of plug ins that you need. Adobe Flash Adobe Reader Java Adobe Flash The majority of the web videos will be in flash.

3 Adobe Reader Usually required to read PDF files. Java A free program that makes it possible for many communication features to work effectively. For example, Chat applets work on the Java platform. Without Java, Chat applications will not work in Canvas. Canvas Accessibility Other: Other downloads/players may be required in order to access resources or media content. These include: MicrosoftPowerPointViewer Allows you to open, view, and print PowerPoint presentations. Windows Media Player Allows you to access the video content. Quicktime Player Allows you to access video content. Read more about Canvas Section 508 Accessibility Standards. Transferability of education courses to universities Additional program information EDUC 1301 and EDUC 2301 are pivotal courses which design the Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree. These courses provide basic information about public school teaching along with opportunities for early field experiences for the potential future teacher. The AAT degree will transfer as a whole to State institutions by virtue of State Law and THECB regulation. These courses are designed to be a part of the AAT and may have limited transferability to a four year university as individual courses taken alone. A student should consult with a degree advisor from the university to which she/he intends to transfer to ensure transfer credit for these courses. The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree is a Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved degree program consisting of lower division courses intended for transfer to baccalaureate programs that lead to initial Texas teacher certification. The Associate of Arts in Teaching degree also meets the requirements for paraprofessionals who work in Texas public schools. Students may choose one of three AAT options depending on the teacher certification level desired. Students are encouraged to seek advisement from MC as well as the transferring university catalogs and advisors.

4 Student Learning Outcomes: Course Learning Objectives: To provide an overview of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic and academic diversity and equity through: participation in field observations of special populations; analysis of current educational trends, issues, and topics related to special populations; and application of the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Standards to the field observations. At the end of this course, you should be able to: 1. Assess your interest in teaching special populations 2. Synthesize EDUC 1301 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Standards experiences into EDUC 2301 experiences applicable to the 16 hour field experience through course assignments 3. Research and interpret major political (NCLB), economic (AEIS), legal (ADA), and social issues (mainstreaming/inclusion) affecting the education of students identified in special populations 4. Design lesson instruction based on major education trends related to special education, bilingual, gifted and talented, and at risk students 5. Distinguish and differentiate among types of diversity in the classroom 6. Formulate a reflective personal philosophy of education to special populations Grading: Course Evaluation Summary Point Distribution Discussion Board.10 points Interactive Glossary 10 points Reflective Writing 10points Field Observation Journal. 10 points Lesson Plans 20 points Final Examination Proctored Final...10 points Final Field Experience Essay...10 points E Portfolio.20 points Total: 100 points Submission of all components of the final examination is required in order to pass the course. Field Experience Requirement: You must successfully complete the mandatory 16 hour field experience component. An incomplete for the required field experience will result in failure of the course regardless of your coursework grade.

5 Grading Scale A = 90% 100% B = 80% 89% C = 70% 79% D = 60% 69% F = Below 60% points points points points 59 0 points Assignments Late Work Extra Credit Student Responsibilities Unless otherwise noted, all module assignments are due by the close of the modules. Assignments will not be accepted after the due date. Classroom Observation Reports (Field Experience) may be granted extra time in the event of extenuating circumstances. The instructor reserves the right to offer extra credit assignments. All students must successfully complete a 16 hour field experience to pass this course. Login to the online course component and complete assignments as directed. Plan to spend 6 9 hours per week working on assignments. Complete all projects and assignments by the specified due dates. Take tests when scheduled. Contact the instructor in the event of an emergency. Follow guidelines pertaining to standards of Scholastic Dishonesty and Academic Misconduct as stated in the Midland College Catalog & Handbook, Student Responsibilities section. To pass this course, you must successfully complete the mandatory 16 hour field experience component. An incomplete for the required field experience will result in failure of the course regardless of your coursework grade. Successful completion of the field experience includes: Field Experience Requirement 16 hours of documented observation in the special populations classrooms across the range of grade levels (K 12) Submission of detailed observation reports addressing the required components Submission of the original field experience summary log signed by the classroom instructors Submission of original classroom observation notes with visitor badges affixed to the notes State law requires a background check for all individuals who work, volunteer, or have contact with children in a public school. You must complete and return the required school district forms granting permission for a criminal history background check. You will not be able to schedule your field experience observations until all paperwork is submitted and the background check is completed. Once you are approved to observe in the schools, you are responsible for scheduling appointments to observe in approved classrooms. You may

6 only schedule observations in classrooms listed on the approved EDUC 2301 list. You will be required to wear a Midland College ID when visiting MISD schools and follow all school district regulations and guidelines. For successful completion of the field experience, students must observe a minimum of 4 hours in each of the following instructional settings: special education, bilingual/esl, gifted and talented, and classrooms designed to facilitate students considered at risk across the following grade levels: Course and Institutional Policies: Cell Phone and Texting Student Conduct/Netiquette Scholastic Dishonesty and Academic Misconduct elementary (K 6) middle (7 8) high school (9 12). You will need to have a balance of your 4 hour observation time for each of the special populations across all grade levels, e.g. special education (2 hours/elementary level, 1 hour middle school level, and 1 hour high school). Refer to the Field Experience Module in Canvas for detailed information concerning the field experience and the Observation Report requirements. Turn off or silence cell phones during class. Do not text during class. Violation of this course policy will result in not receiving attendance points. All interactions with other students and the instructor should be professional and courteous. Netiquette expectations are addressed in Course Information. Students are expected to maintain high academic standards, including student responsibility for original work. Students will be held accountable for scholastic dishonesty and academic misconduct. Information on dishonest acts including plagiarism, cheating, and fraud, can be found in the MC Catalog & Handbook, Scholastic Dishonesty and Academic Misconduct section. The instructor has the right to enforce any one of the following penalties for scholastic dishonesty: 1. Failure of the assignment; 2. Failure of the course; 3. Recommendation for disciplinary action, including institutional suspension or dismissal.

7 Student Authentication in Online Courses Use Withdrawal from Class Academic Grievance Procedures Incomplete Grades Midland College is required to have measures in place to address student authentication in online courses. This means that Midland College must implement measures to ensure that the person who enrolls in an online course is the same person who is logging in and submitting the work. Midland College utilizes multiple strategies to identify and deter acts of academic dishonesty and fraud. These include: 1. A secure login and pass code. You are assigned a unique username and password to access the College s learning management system (Canvas). This login information should not be shared with anyone except appropriate Midland College personnel who have a legitimate reason to request this information. 2. Proctored examinations. In this course you have 1 required proctored exam the final. You will be required to attend class on campus to take the final or make arrangements to take it at an approved testing facility. 3. Use of technology to verify student identification. Midland College provides each student with a free account that is to be used in communication with College personnel. This will be the default e mail used by Canvas unless you change it to your preferred e mail account. You are responsible for maintaining a working e mail address and configuring the Canvas Notification Preferences so that you receive course Announcements. Requests for withdrawal must be made using the College s accepted withdrawal methods. The last day for withdrawal for each registration period is published in the catalog and the current course schedule. For Fall 2014, this day is November 14, Online withdrawal requests must be made on or prior to the dates listed. In the event that the student chooses to drop the class, it is the student s responsibility to officially drop by the designated date. The instructor will not automatically drop students who are not logging in to the online class and/or completing assignments. The state legislature recently enacted a law restricting the number of classes that students may drop to six throughout their entire academic career. Consult the Midland College counselors for additional information. More detailed information can be found in the MC Catalog & Handbook, Academic Responsibilities section, Student Withdrawals. Procedures for grade appeal can be found in the MC Catalog & Handbook, Academic Responsibilities section. A student who does satisfactory work in this course but does not finish due to extenuating circumstances may be eligible to receive an Incomplete ( I ). An I grade is given after the student has had a conference with the instructor and an Incomplete Contract has been completed and signed. If the work is not completed within the specified time frame, the incomplete grade will become an F. Refer to the Incomplete Grade section of the MC Catalog & Handbook.

8 ADA Statement Course Procedures: Minimum Technical Skills: Assignment Format Communication Midland College provides services for students with disabilities through Student Services. In order to receive accommodations, students must place documentation on file with the Counselor/Disability Specialist. Students with disabilities should notify Midland College prior to the beginning of each semester. Student Services will provide each student with a letter outlining any reasonable accommodations. The student must present the letter to the instructor at the beginning of the semester. Contact Disability Services for more information or assistance. To successful complete the online component of this course, students must be able to log in and use the Canvas Learning Management System, navigate and search the internet, use , attach and upload documents, download and save files, and have access to and use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Any assignment submitted via the Canvas assignments tool or as an attachment in will need to be in either a.pdf or.docx or.doc format, unless otherwise specified. The student is responsible for ensuring that any assignment submitted is compatible and capable of being read in Canvas or with MS Word Assignments which cannot be opened or are unreadable will not be accepted and will receive a grade of 0. Communication is critical in a hybrid course. The preferred method for contacting the instructor is by using the Canvas e mail (Conversation) tool. Every attempt will be made to respond to a message within 24 hours (Monday Friday) and 48 hours on the weekend. If circumstances should arise that would cause a delay in responding to messages, a notice will be posted in the Canvas<Announcement> area. Please use the e mail tool provided in the Canvas course. Office Hours: Monday Friday Phone I have provided my work phone number. If you need to contact me, please feel free to do so. If you leave a message, please be sure to leave your name and a phone number so that I can return the call. ing me will be the most effective and efficient way to contact me as I check this often during the day. Changes Syllabus Changes *The Instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus as needed. You are responsible for keeping up with those changes. Please log in regularly to Canvas to get the most current information.

9 Location Changes **The Instructor reserves the right to make classroom location changes to access technology for instructor/student use. Any location change information will be communicated via Canvas e mail and announcements.