MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Education

C.	Course Number and Title: EDUT 2080 Individuals with Exceptionalities

D.	Course Coordinator: Heiden Secrist-Eichorn

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites: EDUT 1070 Introduction to Child Development

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Exceptional Lives: Practice, Progress, & Dignity in Today’s School

Author(s): Ann Turnbull, Rutherford Turnbull, Michael L. Wehmeyer & Karrie A. Shorgren

Copyright Year: 2020

Edition: 9th

ISBN: 9780134984339

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course is designed to cover the identification, developmental characteristics and intervention strategies for exceptional children and youth. An overview of handicapping conditions in young children, issues of normalization and least restrictive environment, individualization of learning programs, working with ancillary services (P.T., O.T., SLP), and experiences in segregated and integrated settings, as well as family and community needs are addressed. The course also focuses on self-understanding, understanding the work setting, and being an effective teacher.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking Value Rubric Child Profile Project – Week 9
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student/candidate shall:

Course Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
1. Demonstrate an understanding of human development in relation to the characteristics and learning needs of exceptional individuals.	Class Activity--Weeks 3,5,6,7 Specific learning needs--Weeks 9-14 Mid Term--Week 8 Final--Week 15
2. Identify methods of collaborating with families and other community members to develop positive relationships and meet the needs of individuals with exceptionalities.	Class Activity--Week 4 Video Reflection--Week 4,7 Article Review--Week 5 Mid Term--Week 8
3. Describe appropriately challenging and individualized curriculum goals and teaching strategies for individuals with exceptionalities including the use of assistive technology, collaboration with families, and evidenced based practices.	Class Activity--Weeks 2,4, 6 ,7 Supportive Service Summary--Week 10 Lesson Planning--Week 10 Mid Term--Week 8 Final--Week 15 Specific learning needs--Weeks 9-14
4. Describe individualized and developmentally appropriate environments to promote and improve positive relationships and support overall success for individuals with exceptionalities.	Class Activity--Weeks 2, 5, 7 Specific learning needs- Weeks 9-14 Child Profile Research- Week 13 Article Reflection- Week 4 Agency Report – Week 9 Research Paper--Week 8 Mid Term--Week 8 Final--Week 15
5. Describe the development of an appropriate assessment process based on central concepts, tools, and structures of academic disciplines.	Class Activity- Weeks 5, 6, 7 Specific learning needs- Weeks 9-14 Video Reflection- Week 6 Developmental Summary- Week 15 Mid Term- Week 8 Final--Week 15
6. Identify leadership, professional, and ethical standards in accordance with applicable legal requirements for teaching individuals with exceptionalities.	Class Activity--Weeks 2, 3, 4 Mid Term--Week 8
7. Compare and apply principles of exceptionalities to appropriate teaching and learning methods in a variety of learning environments.	Class Activity—Weeks 5, 7 Mid Term--Week 8

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Week of Term	Topic
Week 1	Course review/ Class Activity
Week 2	The Purpose, People, & Law of Special Education
Week 3	Disability and Cultural Justice
Week 4	Today’s Families & Their Partnerships with Professionals
Week 5	Ensuring Educational Progress
Week 6	School-Wide Systems of Supports
Week 7	Cross-Cutting Instructional Approaches
Week 8	Mid Term
Week 9	Students with Learning Disabilities Students with Speech and Language Disorders
Week 10	Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Students with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Week 11	Students with Intellectual Disability Students with Autism
Week 12	Students with Multiple Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury Students with Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments
Week 13	Students with Visual Impairments Students with Hearing Impairments
Week 14	Students Who Are Gifted
Week 15	Child Profile Research Presentations
Week 16	Wrap-up/Movie

N.	Course Assignments:

Midterm exam

Final exam

Child profile research

Two learning experience plans (LEPs)

Research paper focused on one exceptionality and presentation

Task analysis

Agency reports

Video reflections

Article review

Developmental summary

Supportive services summary

Review of inclusive children’s books

Explanation of child assessment instrument with instrument

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3