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Schedule

The schedule below outlines the topics we will be covering in this course, along with the associated time frames and assignments.

Getting Started: Orientation Activities

Lesson 1
Assignments:

Review the Course Orientation to familiarize yourself with the tools and resources that will be used in the course. Complete the following activities:

  • Academic Integrity Form
  • Orientation Assignment (1 point)
  • Self-Introduction Activity (5 points)
  • VoiceThread Practice Assignment (5 points)
Lesson 1: Introduction to Inclusive Settings and Collaboration
Lesson 1
Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapters 1 and 2

Assignments:

  1. Lesson 1 Quiz 1
  2. Lesson 1 Quiz 2
  3. Lesson 1 Discussion 1
  4. Lesson 1 Discussion 2
  5. Lesson 1 Discussion 3
  6. Lesson 1 Discussion 4
  7. Lesson 1 Discussion 5
  8. Lesson 1 Discussion 6
Lesson 2: Teaching Students With Higher-Incidence Disabilities
Lesson 2

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 3

Assignments:

  1. Lesson 2 Quiz
  2. Lesson 2 Discussion 1
  3. Lesson 2 Discussion 2
  4. Lesson 2 Discussion 3
  5. Lesson 2 Discussion 4
  6. Lesson 2 Discussion 5
 
Lesson 3: Teaching Students With Lower-Incidence Disabilities and Other Special Learning Needs
Lesson 3

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapters 4 and 5

Articles

  • Spooner, F., & Browder, D. M. (2015). Raising the bar: Significant advances and future needs for promoting learning for students with severe disabilities. Remedial and Special Education, 36(1), 28–32.
  • Spooner, F., Knight, V. F., Browder, D. M., & Smith, B. R. (2012). Evidence-based practice for teaching academics to students with severe developmental disabilities. Remedial and Special Education, 33(6), 374–387.
  • Hudson, M. E., Browder, D. M., & Wood, L. A. (2013). Review of experimental research on academic learning by students with moderate and severe intellectual disability in general education. Research and Practice for Persons With Severe Disabilities, 38(1), 17–29.

Assignments:

  1. Lesson 3 Quiz
  2. Picture Communication Board Assignment
  3. Lesson 3 Discussion 1
  4. Lesson 3 Discussion 2
  5. Lesson 3 Discussion 3
Lesson 4: Effective Differentiated Instruction for All Students
Lesson 4

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 6

Assignments:

  1. Lesson 4 Quiz
  2. PASS Variables Assignment
  3. Lesson 4 Discussion 1
  4. Lesson 4 Discussion 2
Lesson 5: Improving Attention and Memory and Teaching Study Skills
Lesson 5

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapters 10 and 11

Articles

  • Smith, G. W., & Riccomini, P. J. (2013). The effect of a noise-reducing test accommodation on elementary students with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 28(2), 89–95.
  • Lambert, M. A., & Nowacek, J. (2006). 20 ways to help high school students improve their study skills. Intervention in School and Clinic, 41(4), 241–243.

Assignments:

  1. Memory, Attention, and Study Skills ("20 Ways" Article) Assignment
  2. Lesson 5 Discussion 1
  3. Lesson 5 Discussion 2
  4. Lesson 5 Discussion 3
  5. Lesson 5 Discussion 4
  6. Lesson 5 Discussion 5
  7. Lesson 5 Discussion 6
Lesson 6: Assessment to Inform Instruction
Lesson 6

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 12

Assignments:

  1. Lesson 6 Quiz
  2. Video Presentation Assignment
  3. Lesson 6 Discussion 1
  4. Lesson 6 Discussion 2
  5. Lesson 6 Discussion 3

 

Lesson 7: Response to Intervention and Multi-tiered Systems of Supports
Lesson 7

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 7

Assignments:

  1. RTI/MTSS Case Study Assignment
  2. Lesson 7 Discussion 1
  3. Lesson 7 Discussion 2
  4. Lesson 7 Discussion 3
  5. Lesson 7 Discussion 4
Lesson 8: Improving Classroom Behavior and Social Skills
Lesson 8

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 8

Assignments:

  1. Lesson 8 Quiz
  2. Lesson 8 Discussion 1
  3. Lesson 8 Discussion 2
  4. Lesson 8 Discussion 3
  5. Lesson 8 Discussion 4
Lesson 9: Promoting Inclusion With Classroom Peers
Lesson 9

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 9

Book

  • Ian’s Walk: A Story About Autism

Article

  • Ostrosky, M. M., Mouzourou, C., Dorsey, E. A., Favazza, P. C., & Leboeuf, L. M. (2015). Pick a book, any book: Using children's books to support positive attitudes toward peers with disabilities. Young Exceptional Children, 18(1), 30–43.

Assignments:

  1. Lesson 9 Quiz
  2. Lesson 9 Discussion 1
  3. Lesson 9 Discussion 2
Lesson 10: Literacy
Lesson 10

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 13

Articles

  • Berkeley, S., & Scruggs, T. (2010). Vocabulary instruction. Current Practice Alerts, 18, 1–4.
  • Bremer, C. D., Vaughn, S., Clapper, A. T., & Kim, A. H. (2002). Collaborative strategic reading (CSR): Improving secondary students' reading comprehension skills. Research to Practice Brief, 1(2).
  • Regan, K., & Mastropieri, M. A. (2009). Self-regulated strategy development (SRSD) for writing. Current Practice Alerts, 17, 1–4.

Assignments:

  1. Semantic Map Assignment
  2. Mnemonic Spelling Assignment
  3. Lesson 10 Quiz 1 (reading quiz)
  4. Lesson 10 Quiz 2 (written expression quiz)
  5. Lesson 10 Discussion 1
  6. Lesson 10 Discussion 2
  7. Lesson 10 Discussion 3
  8. Lesson 10 Discussion 4
  9. Lesson 10 Discussion 5
Lesson 11: Mathematics
Lesson 11

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 14

Articles

  • Budd, K., Carson, E., Garelick, B., Klein, D., Milgram, R. J., Raimi, R. A., . . . Wilson, W. S. (2005). Ten myths about math education and why you shouldn't believe them.
  • National Mathematics Advisory Panel. (2008). National Math Panel fact sheet.
  • Frawley, C. (2012). Developing math fact fluency. Innovations and Perspectives, 1–5.
  • The Access Center. (2004). Concrete-representational-abstract instructional approach.

Assignments:

  1. Lesson 11 Quiz 1
  2. Lesson 11 Quiz 2
  3. CRA Video Demonstration Assignment 
  4. Error Pattern Analysis Assignment
  5. Lesson 11 Discussion 1
  6. Lesson 11 Discussion 2
Lesson 12: Science, Social Studies, and Transitions
Lesson 12

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapters 15 and 16

Assignments:

  1. Vocabulary Assignment
  2. Lesson 12 Discussion 1
  3. Lesson 12 Discussion 2
  4. Lesson 12 Discussion 3
  5. Lesson 12 Discussion 4

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