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DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
SPEC 3070
PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION
3 SEMESTER HOURS
The Department of Special Education maintains a strong and sustained commitment to value the diverse and unique nature of the learner and to include all students in the high expectation for success.
REQUIRED TEXT
Mastropieri, M. A., & Scruggs, T. E. (1994). Effective instruction for special education. (2nd Ed.) Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Study of the general behavioral principles of effective instruction based on models of Direct Instruction and the effective schools literature.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK PRINCIPLES ADDRESSED IN THIS COURSE:
Principle 1. The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.
Principle 2. The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social and personal development.
Principle 3. The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.
Principle 7. The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Develop and write a philosophical foundation on which to base instructional practices; (Principles 1, 2, 3, 4)
2. Articulate and discriminate effective instructional practices from practices without empirical support; (Principles 1, 2)
3. Reference empirical studies and their authors which describe effective instructional practices; (Principles 1, 3)
4. Graphically present, write, and discuss classroom organizational techniques which encourage positive reciprocal interactions between children and their teachers, and their peers;(Principles 1, 2, 3, 4)
5. Demonstrate skills to document and evaluate each student's progress toward goals and to modify interventions or goals accordingly; (Principle 3)
"Developing Professionals for Service"
6. Demonstrate ability to translate student assessment needs to IEP goals and objectives; (Principle 3, 4)
7. Present effective written and spoken communication of students’ academic, social, and emotional progress to parents, students, and other professionals; (Principle 4)
8. Demonstrate knowledge of how to make adaptations in environments, equipment, etc. to facilitate individual and group learning (Principle 2, 3)
ACTIVITIES/ASSIGNMENTS/REQUIREMENTS: 1. Complete assigned readings and come to class with required materials to complete activities and participate in discussion.2. Use the WWW and e-mail to identify and participate in list serve discussions with other professionals regarding effective instruction in schools.
3. Write a 5-7 page paper on a material or method from the effective instruction literature of interest and use to you. Describe the material or method and how you have or will use it. The paper must be prepared in APA format.
4. Present your paper to the class in a 10-15 minute oral or multi-media presentation.
5. Complete a mid-term exam.
6. Complete a final exam.
COURSE EVALUATION Develop portfolio of WWW information and printouts of e-mail discussions 20%Paper 20%
Oral Presentation 20%
Mid-term exam 20%
Final Exam 20%
ATTENDANCE POLICY The attendance policy of the university will be used in this course. INSTRUCTOR Philip L. Gunter, PhD, Office number 175 Education CenterOffice phone: 912-333-5606
e-mail: pgunter@grits.valdosta.peachnet. edu
ADA ADDRESSED: Students requiring classroom accommodations or modifications because of a documented disability should discuss this need with the professor at the beginning of the quarter. Students not registered with the Special Services Program should contact the Special Services office in Nevins Hall, Room 1115. The phone number is 245-2498. COURSE SCHEDULE (Optional)
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February 1, 1999 |
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