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 4. The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

Principle 5. The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

Principle 7. The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.

Principle 8. The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social and physical development of the learner.

Principle 9. The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.

Principle 10. The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students' learning and well-being.

1. List major areas of proficiency associated with augmentative technology. (Principles 1,4; Outcome 2)

2. Identify the characteristics and use of a variety of augmentative technology. (Principles 2, 3; Outcome 2)

3. Identify and use adaptive hardware for input of information and reception of information. (Principles 4, 5; Outcome 2)

4. Knowledge of basic assessments of augmentative technology with a range of students with severe disabilities. (Principle 8; Outcome 2)

5. Determine multiple uses of augmentative technology with various groups who may need services. (Principle 9; Outcome 2)

6. Identify funding sources for access to augmentative technology. (Principle 10; Outcome 2)

7. Demonstrate the use of various devices for individuals with severe disabilities. (Principle 7; Outcome 2)

Each student will be assigned to a group for specific assignments. Activities are used to assess application of skills targeted in course content. Students are required to participate in all group activities. If you are absent when the group receives the assignment or if you are absent during any time that the group works on an assignment you will NOT receive any credit (grade/points) for that assignment. See the Course Schedule for due dates. Activity assignments will NOT BE ACCEPTED LATE. (Objective 3,7)

THREE examinations are scheduled to assess knowledge of information from the required readings and class lecture notes. See the Course Schedule for specific dates.

Final Examination:

Final examinations are regularly administered for all classes according to an established schedule at the end of each quarter. See Course Schedule for date and time. The final examination is used to assess each student's cumulative acquisition of knowledge and skill application of course content.

1. Each class member is responsible for all readings, lecture notes, handouts, videos, class discussion and class and individual assignments.

2. If a student cannot be present for an examination he/she must notify the instructor beforehand to arrange for rescheduling (final examinations may not be rescheduled). The rescheduled examination will include an additional essay or oral component or different test form altogether. Failure to notify the instructor of an absence prior to a scheduled examination will result in loss of the opportunity to take the examination. Documentation of illness or emergency conditions is required.

3. Each student is responsible for all information on the course syllabus.

4. Each student is responsible for all information on the course schedule.

5. Assignments are NOT accepted late.