Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

SPED110 Introduction to Exceptional Children Tanya Tanya R. Mooney, M.Ed. 2013 Spring 2018 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.com Credits: 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