EDLD 370 Syllabus

1. Welcome to EDLD 370

Greetings EDLD 370 Students! This course is divided into ten modules and is fully online. This course seeks to provide students with a basic knowledge of the history, characteristics, and laws of special education. By the end of this course, students should: Have a basic understanding of the history of special education; Know and understand a variety of disabilities and their characteristics within the category of special education; Have a general overview of the legal history of special education, and contemporary laws as they relate to special education.

This online course is a requirement for a Special Education-Learning Disabilities degree and may also be taken in a General Education path with a desire to learn more about diverse learners. Students in this class will read about historical aspects of Special Education as well as be involved in the latest technology in the field of Special Education. This course aims to be an overview of the field of Special Education and a pathway to more specific knowledge about individual disabilities. Because this course is solely online, learners should be actively involved in the class, even more so than in a traditional classroom. We will utilize online discussion boards through the learning system (LS) Moodle as a way to hold class discussions without physical meetings. Through Moodle, you will also take assessments, submit assignments and projects, and keep track of your grades and progress within the course. Another tool at your disposal is your University e-mail system. As a requirement for this course, each learner should check their email daily for the latest updates and newest information about the class. General questions can be directed to the professor on the Moodle discussion board, but feel free to contact me directly with any personal questions that you are not comfortable discussing in a public forum.

Course Outline (tentative and subject to change) Module 1: Special Education History & Legislation

PARC v. Pennsylvania (1972) & Mills v. D.C. Board of Education (1972)

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA)1975 (Also known as P.L. 94142) (http://www.learningrx.com/history-of-special-education-video.htm) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (1990) (http://nichcy.org/laws/ada) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (1990), (1997), (2004) (http://www.learningrx.com/history-of-special-education-video.htm)

Module 2: Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

IEP team (http://nichcy.org/schoolage/iep/team) Components of IEPs (http://nichcy.org/schoolage/iep/iepcontents) Legal issues of IEPs (http://www.ncld.org/learning-disability-resources/videos/videowhat-is-an-iep)

Module 3: Different Types of Disabilities under IDEA Learning Disabilities Autism Emotional/Behavioral Disorders Traumatic Brain Injury Intellectual Disabilities Other Health Impairments Physical/Orthopedic Disabilities

Module 4: Contemporary Special Education Response to Intervention PBIS (Positive Behavioral Supports) No Child Left Behind

Module 5: The Future of Special Education

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Requirements Read or watch assigned material, which may include: textbook chapters, online articles, videos, presentations, etc. Discuss class topics with classmates on Moodle discussion boards using netiquette at all times Complete all assignments on or before the due date and submit on Moodle

Delivery This course is broken down into ten successive modules. You will need to complete the modules in order so that you are prepared for the next module. You should participate in group discussions online as well as check Moodle and your e-mail daily to ensure that you receive the latest information. Workload Because this class does not have a prescribed meeting time, expect to put in around ten hours a week with this class. This time includes time to complete assigned readings, watch assigned videos, complete assignments, assessments, discussions, and projects, and do other course assignments as necessary.

Christen Shelley cfshelle@g.coastal.edu Special Education Faculty Coastal Carolina University

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2. Course Information
Course Title: EDLD 370 Foundations of Special Education Prerequisites: Admission into the Professional Program Description: Introduction to the field of Special Education Intended Audience: Special Education Majors; General Education Majors Program: Special Education-Learning Disabilities College: Spadoni College of Education

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3. Goals and Outcomes

Course Goals
The following course goal articulates the general objective and purpose of this course. Students will have a basic knowledge of the history, characteristics, and laws of special education.

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, students will: Have a basic understanding of the history of special education; Know and understand a variety of disabilities and their characteristics within the category of special education; Have a general overview of the legal history of special education, and contemporary laws as they relate to special education.

5. Grading
Assessment Quizzes Discussions Assignments 10% 20% 70% Weight Score 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 A B C D Grade

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Course Assessments
Quizzes Quizzes will be administered during the session. You will complete each quiz online using Moodle. Each quiz will be considered open-book; you may consult all online course materials, or even external Internet resources. You are also encouraged to collaborate with your classmates currently enrolled in EDLD 370, provided that you each submit your own quiz. You will be allowed a maximum of 24 hours to complete each quiz, which must be submitted before the deadlines posted in Moodle. Discussions Module discussions are designed to engage a students interaction with others in the course and provide constant, helpful feedback and assistance when dealing with various issues in online teaching and learning. Discussion postings should be courteous, thoughtful, and carefully written. Assignments These written items and online activities are opportunities for the students to demonstrate their abilities to apply the knowledge gained in the course.

Incomplete
A grade of incomplete may be granted to students who have suffered serious personal illness or critical emergency circumstances during the academic term, resulting in failure to complete all assignments by the end of the quarter. Documentation from a physician is required and must be attached to the petition for a temporary grade of incomplete. Please see the college catalog for additional information.

6. Textbooks and Supplies

Required Texts
There are no required texts for this course, however you are required to do some online reading for individual modules.

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Recommended Texts
Online texts can be found within individual modules as we come to them.

7. Schedule
Module 1: Module Title
Date 06/04 06/10 06/04 06/10 Module

Module 1

Module 2

06/11 06/17

Module 3

06/11 06/17

Module 4

06/18 06/24

Module 5

06/18 06/24

Module 6

06/25 07/01

Module 7

06/25 07/01

Module 8

07/02 07/05

Module 9

07/02 07/05

Module 10

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8. Course Policies
Time Management
An online course can take a considerable amount of time. Each module requires 6 9 hours for readings and assignments/assessments. For this reason, it is highly recommended that you begin each assignment early. Work on it regularly over the week rather than waiting until the last day or two. This will allow you to have the chance to work out problems or get help if needed.

Participation
Depending on the class activities, you are responsible for completing weekly assignments, participating in discussion groups, and checking in to the course site on a consistent basis.

Faculty Initiated Drop

Please be advised that if you do not attend class at least once during the first week, I will drop you from class. Since this is an online course, this requirement means that you MUST be present in our Moodle course site during the first week and participate in the first assignmentSelfIntroduction.

Deadlines
You will always be given explicit instructions on where to send your assignments. Assignments are usually due on a weekly basis the exact dates will always be found in the activities. If you wish to complete an assignment prior to the due date, you may (however, a group assignment must be completed during the week assigned OR upon approval of every member of the group). NO LATE SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS POLICY AND SUBMIT YOUR WORK ON TIME. This policy will be strictly enforced in the summer session due to the condensed schedule.

Turnaround Time
The instructor will be monitoring the discussion board on a daily basis. Submitted assignments will be graded and feedback will be provided within 3 days after the module is concluded. Email messages will be answered within 24 hours on weekdays and 48 hours on weekends.

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Academic Integrity
Under all circumstances, students are expected to be honest in their dealings with faculty, administrative staff, and fellow students. In speaking and/or correspondence with members of the college community, students must give an accurate representation of the facts at hand. Students must submit work that fairly and accurately reflects their level of accomplishment. Any work that is not a product of the students own effort is considered dishonest. Students may not submit the same work for more than one course. A student may be suspended or expelled for academic dishonesty. Please refer to the Student Handbook for additional information regarding the policy on academic honesty. Academic Integrity Code (from the Student Code of Conduct, Section III, http://www.coastal.edu/conduct/documents/codeofconduct.pdf)

Statement of Community Standards:

Coastal Carolina University is an academic community that expects the highest standards of honesty, integrity and personal responsibility. As members of this community, we are accountable for our actions and are committed to creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.

Honor Pledge: (required of all entering CCU students)

On my honor, I pledge:

That I will take responsibility for my personal behavior; and That I will actively oppose every instance of academic dishonesty as defined in the Code of Student Conduct.

From this day forward, my signature on any University document, including tests, papers and other work submitted for a grade is a confirmation of this honor pledge.

Technical Supports
If you ever encounter any technology difficulties, please contact the following supports:

Moodle and WordPress (the instructor, clee@coastal.edu) General Computing Issues (ITS Student Computing Services).

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Academic Supports

Kimbel library Learning Assistance Centers (The Foreign Language Instructional Center (FLIC), Mathematics Learning Center, Writing Center, and Structured Learning Assistance) Counseling Services.

Thank you for abiding by the Course Policies.

9. Other Information
E-mail and Its Etiquette
Students must use their Coastal e-mail accounts for all correspondence with their professor. This will help ensure that e-mails are secure and that Coastal staff can assist students with any e-mail related technical problems. Coastals Student Computing Services (SCS) staff will not be able to help resolve problems students may encounter with external e-mail services, such as Yahoo! Mail, or Hotmail. It is expected that all E-mail correspondence to the instructor will be conducted in a professional manner. When utilizing E-mail for this class, you should: 1. include the course code, number, and section in the E-mail subject heading EDLD 370.D1 for example, 2. address the recipient in an appropriate manner, 3. utilize proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation, 4. close with your full name.

Computing Requirements
Required Hardware To access e-learning courses, a multimedia-class computer (PC or Mac) with Internet connectivity is required. The minimum system configurations required to view e-learning course content are described below.

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Macintosh

500 MHz Pentium III Windows 2000 128 MB RAM (512 MB recommended) 1 GB free hard disk space 56K modem (broadband recommended)

400 MHz G4 OS 9.1 (OS X recommended) 128 MB RAM (512 MB recommended) 1 GB free hard disk space 56K modem (broadband recommended)

Required Browser Students must have an Internet browser installed on their computers to view and interact with online courses. Mozilla Firefox, version 1.5 or better, is recommended. Please note that browsers may need to be further optimized if courses utilizing multimedia require any browser plug-ins or ancillary players.

Special Services
If you have any learning disabilities or are alternatively-abled in any manner, or if you feel you need special accommodation, please contact the Office of Student Disabilities, located in the Student Health-Counseling Center, 204 University Boulevard. For more information, call (843) 349-2307. Disabilities must be on record with the university in order for a student to be eligible for special dispensation.

Modification of the Syllabus and Schedule

The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus and schedule at any time. Notice of any change will be E-mailed and posted as an announcement.