Bulacan State University

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
City of Malolos, Bulacan
BACHELOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
MAJOR IN AUTISM
BSED – Autism

COURSE SYLLABUS

Institutional Philosophy

Vision:

A recognized leader for excellence in instruction, research and extension services, a key

player in the education and formation of professionally competent, service-oriented, and

productive citizens, and a prime mover of the nation’s sustainable socio economic growth and

development.

Mission:

The Bulacan State University primarily provides higher professional, technical, and

special instruction for special purposes and promotes research and extension services advanced

studies and progressive leadership in agriculture, commerce, education, fishery, forestry,

engineering, arts and sciences, law, medicine, public administration, technical and other fields as

may be relevant.

I. COURSE CODE: SPED413

II. COURSE TITLE: Research in Special Education

III. COURSE CREDIT: 3 units

IV. PRE-REQUISITE: None

V. TIME ALLOTMENT: 3hours a week (45hours)

VI. Course Description:

This syllabus is designed for learners who are learning Special Education. The aim is to

make learners become familiar with special education, be aware of the purposes of programs for

individuals with exceptional learning needs, know and understand basic educational terminology

regarding students, programs, roles and instruction and become familiar with laws and

regulations for special education students.

VII. Course Objectives:

After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:

 Discuss purposes of programs for individuals with exceptional learning needs.

 Describe basic educational terminology regarding students, programs, roles and

instruction.

 Become familiar with laws and regulations for special education students.

 Examine roles and responsibilities parents, educators and teachers in support of students

with disabilities.

VIII. Course Methodologies:

1. Lecture Discussion

2. Reporting

3. Individual and Group Discussion

4. Oral Presentation
 5. Listening to recorded materials or live speeches

IX. COURSE CONTENTS AND THE TIME ALLOCATION:

Contents Time Allocation

1. Brief Introduction to Special Education 2hours

2. Basic special education terminology 2hours

3. Purposes of programs for students with special needs 2hours

4. Current legal protections for students with disabilities 3hours

5. Roles and responsibilities of parents, educators and teachers 2hours

6. A History of Discrimination 2hours

7. Challenges to Discrimination & 3hours

the Right to be Educated

8. Special Education Laws 5hours

9. IDEA – The Basic Promise 6hours

 IDEA Entitlements

 IDEA Discipline Protections

10. What is a “FAPE”? 3hours

11. Six principles of special education 3hours

 Zero reject

 Nondiscriminatory evaluation

 Appropriate education

 Least restrictive environment

 Parent and student participation

  Procedural due process

12. Special Education – Eligibility 2hours

 Categories of Eligibility

13. Response to Interventions 1hour

14. The IEP (Individualized Education Program) 3hours

15. Private Services at Public Expense 3hours

16. Discipline & Special Ed Students 3hours

X. Grading System

Quizzes 30%

Recitation/Oral presentation 10%

Project 20%

Term Examination 30%

Attendance/Work Ethics 10%

Total: 100%

XI. Course Requirements

1. Regular Attendance

2. Oral Presentation

3. Passing the Quizzes and Major Exams

4. Scholarly Projects
XII. References

Gately, S.E.,and Gately, F.J. (2001) Understanding co-teaching components. Teaching

Exceptional Children, 33 (4), 40 – 47

Hourcade, J.J. and Bauwens, J. (2002) Cooperative Teaching: Rebuilding and Sharing the

Schoolhouse. Second edition. Pro-ed. U.S.

Lawton, M. (1999) Co-teaching: Are two heads better than one in an inclusive classroom?

Harvard Education Letter, March/April 1999. Harvard Education Publishing.

Mitchell, D. (2008), What Really Works in Special & Inclusive Education: Using Evidence

Based Strategies,Routledge.

PREPARED BY:

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Mabel Roque

APPROVED:

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RECOMMENDING APPROVAL: Vanessa P. Pangan

_______________________ Dean, College of Education

Daisy Rey Luciano