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SPED110 Introduction to Exceptional Children
Tanya Tanya R. Mooney,
M.Ed.
2013 Spring 2017
Dakota College at Bottineau
Course Syllabus
Keep this syllabus for reference throughout the semester
Course Title:
Introduction to Exceptional Children
Instructor:
Tanya R. Mooney,
M.Ed.
Course Prefix/Number:
SPED110
Office:
Online
Class Location:
Online
Office Hours:
Online and by Appointment
Lecture/Lab Schedule:
Online
Instructor Contact Information:
Email:
mrsmooney3@gmail.comCredits: 3
Pre-/Co-requisites:
None
Course Description:
This course introduces and examines exceptionalities of learning with a focus on understanding
current social and educational responsibilities. The purpose of this course is to give an introduction to special education
as well as an overview of some current issues relating to educating the exceptional learner. Introduction to laws
including IDEA and ADA will be discussed in terms of how they affect schools, intervention and community
organizations. A brief history of how far special education has come will also be included in this course.
Relationship to Campus Theme
: The purpose of the Education and Human Development Discipline is to educate
students for careers as paraeducators, teachers, early childhood professionals and adult caregivers. The discipline
provides coursework which transitions to higher degrees and work-related skills. Programs must prepare professionals
based on industry standards and provide an educational continuum for degree advancement. Dakota College at
Bottineau is committed to a hands-on learning environment and uses field experiences in educational settings as
common instructional techniques.
Goals/Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, student will be able to…
- Better understand special education
- Stay current on laws such as IDEA, ADA and NCLB
- Speak in “people first” language
- Understand the broad array of disabilities concerning educators today
- Give the history and origins of special education
- Discuss types of Early Intervention services
- Understand Individual Family Service Plans as well as Individual Education Plans