Week 1
Please choose one of the following:
1a: Compare and contrast cognitive, social, physical and sensory disabilities. Include how students with these disabilities could enhance the learning process in an inclusive school classroom.
1b: Explain how a student may be considered at risk for failure in school. Discuss how these students could benefit from an inclusive teaching environment.
1c: Review the least restrictive environment mandate. Explain how this encourages students with disabilities to experience normalization.
1a: Compare and contrast cognitive, social, physical and sensory disabilities. Include how students with these disabilities could enhance the learning process in an inclusive school classroom.
1b: Explain how a student may be considered at risk for failure in school. Discuss how these students could benefit from an inclusive teaching environment.
1c: Review the least restrictive environment mandate. Explain how this encourages students with disabilities to experience normalization.
Week 2
Please choose one of the following:
2a: Provide an in-depth look at the causes and effects of Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975.
2b: Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE) was first introduced in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974. Define and discuss how "appropriate education" is currently being defined; how educational services are meeting individual needs; and how "free education" is currently being provided.
2c: Discuss how inclusive techniques benefit diverse learners. Specifically address cultural diversity and class division.
2a: Provide an in-depth look at the causes and effects of Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975.
2b: Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE) was first introduced in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974. Define and discuss how "appropriate education" is currently being defined; how educational services are meeting individual needs; and how "free education" is currently being provided.
2c: Discuss how inclusive techniques benefit diverse learners. Specifically address cultural diversity and class division.
Week 3
3a: Compare and contrast the severe discrepancy approach and the response to intervention approach to identifying students with learning disabilities.
3b: Discuss the cognitive, social and motivational deficits associated with students who have learning disabilities and classroom strategies for addressing these deficits. Specify the target age level for the strategies discussed.
3c: Some cultural groups of students with special needs tend to be over- or under- represented (for example, students whose first language is not English are often identified with learning disabilities). Research and discuss how the field of education continues to attempt to address this concern.
3b: Discuss the cognitive, social and motivational deficits associated with students who have learning disabilities and classroom strategies for addressing these deficits. Specify the target age level for the strategies discussed.
3c: Some cultural groups of students with special needs tend to be over- or under- represented (for example, students whose first language is not English are often identified with learning disabilities). Research and discuss how the field of education continues to attempt to address this concern.
Week 4
Please choose one of the following:
4a: Why are people with intellectual disabilities included in the general education setting more when they are younger than when they are older? Is this an appropriate and real-world experience for the general education and intellectually disabled populations?
4b: All research for providing an educational environment for students who are emotionally disturbed point to a highly structured classroom. Explain a highly structured classroom environment and discuss how this environment is different from regular classroom environments.
4c: According to the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, several mental disorders are referred to in “umbrella terms”, including (but not limited to) anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, conduct disorder, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and psychotic disorders. Research the definitions for these disorders and discuss the idea of incorporating these different disorders under the same “umbrella”.
4d: Watch and respond to one of the following movies about autism. (Yes, this is a journal-style paper and does not need to follow APA format aside from the title page.)
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)
Mary and Max (2009)
After Thomas (2006)
The Black Balloon (2008)
Miracle Run (2004)
The Boy Who Could Fly (1986)
Temple Grandin (2010)
A Mile in his Shoes (2011)
God's Ears (2008)
The Story of Luke (2012)
Fly Away (2011)
Under the Piano (1996)
Autism: The Musical (2007)
David's Mother (1994)
Fielder's Choice (2005)
Mozart and the Whale (2005)
Adam (2009)
The Story of Luke (2012)
Marathon (2005)
4a: Why are people with intellectual disabilities included in the general education setting more when they are younger than when they are older? Is this an appropriate and real-world experience for the general education and intellectually disabled populations?
4b: All research for providing an educational environment for students who are emotionally disturbed point to a highly structured classroom. Explain a highly structured classroom environment and discuss how this environment is different from regular classroom environments.
4c: According to the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, several mental disorders are referred to in “umbrella terms”, including (but not limited to) anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, conduct disorder, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and psychotic disorders. Research the definitions for these disorders and discuss the idea of incorporating these different disorders under the same “umbrella”.
4d: Watch and respond to one of the following movies about autism. (Yes, this is a journal-style paper and does not need to follow APA format aside from the title page.)
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)
Mary and Max (2009)
After Thomas (2006)
The Black Balloon (2008)
Miracle Run (2004)
The Boy Who Could Fly (1986)
Temple Grandin (2010)
A Mile in his Shoes (2011)
God's Ears (2008)
The Story of Luke (2012)
Fly Away (2011)
Under the Piano (1996)
Autism: The Musical (2007)
David's Mother (1994)
Fielder's Choice (2005)
Mozart and the Whale (2005)
Adam (2009)
The Story of Luke (2012)
Marathon (2005)
Week 5
5a: Research and discuss effective classroom management techniques benefitting students with autism spectrum disorder.
5b: To date and after much research and speculation, there are no known causes for emotional disturbance. Philosophically, is it important to know the cause of a disorder to treat and provide support? Is it in the realm of the educator’s responsibilities to support a student with an emotional disturbance?
5c: In states like Nevada, less than 5% of the individuals with intellectual disabilities are included primarily in the general education population whereas in states like Vermont, it is more than 25%. What is the cause for this discrepancy?
5b: To date and after much research and speculation, there are no known causes for emotional disturbance. Philosophically, is it important to know the cause of a disorder to treat and provide support? Is it in the realm of the educator’s responsibilities to support a student with an emotional disturbance?
5c: In states like Nevada, less than 5% of the individuals with intellectual disabilities are included primarily in the general education population whereas in states like Vermont, it is more than 25%. What is the cause for this discrepancy?
Week 6 and 7
This is a two part assignment and I'd like everyone to complete it.
Part one is due Wednesday, July 9. Develop 12-15 questions to interview an educational professional of your choice. Questions should touch on the following topics: special education and inclusion, administrative support, stakeholder involvement, special education and the law, classroom management techniques, evaluation techniques and high stakes testing. Submit your questions with an APA cover page.
Part two of the assignment is due July 14. Write up the results of your interview! Submit your paper with an APA cover page and your reference should include the name and credentials of the person you interviewed, including degree, years of experience, current educational assignment, and date(s) interviewed.
Paper length will depend upon your discoveries and I am certain everyone will submit at least two solid pages of information. Have fun!
Part one is due Wednesday, July 9. Develop 12-15 questions to interview an educational professional of your choice. Questions should touch on the following topics: special education and inclusion, administrative support, stakeholder involvement, special education and the law, classroom management techniques, evaluation techniques and high stakes testing. Submit your questions with an APA cover page.
Part two of the assignment is due July 14. Write up the results of your interview! Submit your paper with an APA cover page and your reference should include the name and credentials of the person you interviewed, including degree, years of experience, current educational assignment, and date(s) interviewed.
Paper length will depend upon your discoveries and I am certain everyone will submit at least two solid pages of information. Have fun!