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
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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)
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Lesson 1: Introduction to Inclusive Settings and Collaboration
Lesson 1
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- Lesson 1 Quiz 1
- Lesson 1 Quiz 2
- Lesson 1 Discussion 1
- Lesson 1 Discussion 2
- Lesson 1 Discussion 3
- Lesson 1 Discussion 4
- Lesson 1 Discussion 5
- Lesson 1 Discussion 6
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Lesson 2: Teaching Students With Higher-Incidence Disabilities
Lesson 2
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- Lesson 2 Quiz
- Lesson 2 Discussion 1
- Lesson 2 Discussion 2
- Lesson 2 Discussion 3
- Lesson 2 Discussion 4
- Lesson 2 Discussion 5
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Lesson 3: Teaching Students With Lower-Incidence Disabilities and Other Special Learning Needs
Lesson 3
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Textbook
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.
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- Lesson 3 Quiz
- Picture Communication Board Assignment
- Lesson 3 Discussion 1
- Lesson 3 Discussion 2
- Lesson 3 Discussion 3
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Lesson 4: Effective Differentiated Instruction for All Students
Lesson 4
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Textbook
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- Lesson 4 Quiz
- PASS Variables Assignment
- Lesson 4 Discussion 1
- Lesson 4 Discussion 2
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Lesson 5: Improving Attention and Memory and Teaching Study Skills
Lesson 5
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Textbook
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.
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- Memory, Attention, and Study Skills ("20 Ways" Article) Assignment
- Lesson 5 Discussion 1
- Lesson 5 Discussion 2
- Lesson 5 Discussion 3
- Lesson 5 Discussion 4
- Lesson 5 Discussion 5
- Lesson 5 Discussion 6
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Lesson 6: Assessment to Inform Instruction
Lesson 6
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Textbook
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- Lesson 6 Quiz
- Video Presentation Assignment
- Lesson 6 Discussion 1
- Lesson 6 Discussion 2
- Lesson 6 Discussion 3
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Lesson 7: Response to Intervention and Multi-tiered Systems of Supports
Lesson 7
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- RTI/MTSS Case Study Assignment
- Lesson 7 Discussion 1
- Lesson 7 Discussion 2
- Lesson 7 Discussion 3
- Lesson 7 Discussion 4
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Lesson 8: Improving Classroom Behavior and Social Skills
Lesson 8
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- Lesson 8 Quiz
- Lesson 8 Discussion 1
- Lesson 8 Discussion 2
- Lesson 8 Discussion 3
- Lesson 8 Discussion 4
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Lesson 9: Promoting Inclusion With Classroom Peers
Lesson 9
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Textbook
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.
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- Lesson 9 Quiz
- Lesson 9 Discussion 1
- Lesson 9 Discussion 2
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Lesson 10: Literacy
Lesson 10
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Textbook
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.
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- Semantic Map Assignment
- Mnemonic Spelling Assignment
- Lesson 10 Quiz 1 (reading quiz)
- Lesson 10 Quiz 2 (written expression quiz)
- Lesson 10 Discussion 1
- Lesson 10 Discussion 2
- Lesson 10 Discussion 3
- Lesson 10 Discussion 4
- Lesson 10 Discussion 5
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Lesson 11: Mathematics
Lesson 11
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Textbook
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.
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- Lesson 11 Quiz 1
- Lesson 11 Quiz 2
- CRA Video Demonstration Assignment
- Error Pattern Analysis Assignment
- Lesson 11 Discussion 1
- Lesson 11 Discussion 2
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Lesson 12: Science, Social Studies, and Transitions
Lesson 12
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- Vocabulary Assignment
- Lesson 12 Discussion 1
- Lesson 12 Discussion 2
- Lesson 12 Discussion 3
- Lesson 12 Discussion 4
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