Sandra TankersleyWednesday Nights

6:00 – 10:00

SE 411Methods and Materials of Mild

Disabilities

You are responsible for ALL information given tonight. Please make sure that you write down important information, dates, assignment, etc. If you have questions or concerns, you need to ask them tonight. Remember: If you have a question, others probably have a similar question.

There will be no excuse for not knowing assignments, dates, requirements, etc that are given tonight.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

EmailStankersley @ brenau.edu

All work should be submitted to this emailSstankersley @ gmail.com

Home emailStankersley @ dawson.k12.ga.us

For quick questions during the dayDo not submit work to this address

Blog siteStank @ edublogs.org

Power Points will be posted on this site I will not give out copies of Power PointsRelated sites will be posted here

My Information

Folder:Complete the information sheet in the folder.Turn all work into the folder.Graded work will be handed out through the

folder.Must sign in each week in the folder to get

credit for attendance. (You can only miss one class.)

Grades will be recorded in the folder so that you can keep a running tally of your grade.

You are responsible for turning in folders at the end of each class.

Introductions

Two truths and a lie:To get to know each person better A game to play when some students already

know each other and others don’tA way to get to know each other betterHaving students write them down before

beginning is often better Remind students to mix them up (not always

truth, truth, lie.)

Introductions:

We will be working in groups this sessionThe group will stay together for the entire session.Participation in the group will be part of the grade.

Students will rate each others participation. All ratings will be confidential.

Teacher will rate participation based on observations during classes.

Groups will need to consist of:4 groups – 3 people eachAll interested in teaching the same grade levelAt least one person that is or has worked in the school

system at least one yearIt would be helpful if at least one person has a laptop

Introductions:

Who wants to teach elementary, middle, high?Who is presently or has worked in the school system?

Use the information to form groups.

Take 5 - 10 minutes to get to know your groups members better: Experience Educational Interests Educational Strengths and Weaknesses

If the group that you chose is not a good fit, tonight is the time to switch. As we go through the syllabus and expectations you will better be able to make this decision.

Groups

Groups will turn in group assignments to the group folder.

At the end of the night, make sure that all names are on your folders.

Individuals will receive a grade for group assignments based on 70% product30% ratings of teacher and groups members

Group Folder

Your first assignment is to create a project participation rubric that may be used to rate your group members. You may use a rubric maker from the web or create a paper and pencil rubric.This should be on how well each member contribute to

the assignment and will need to fit both “in class” group work and projects. You may decide to do two (one for each) or one that fits both types of activities.

This rubric will need to be emailed to me by Saturday or if you choose the paper/pencil it may be turned in tonight. We will vote on the one that will be used next week.

Group Rubric

Students will learn how to:Plan lessonsAccommodate academic needsMake decisions based on AssessmentsChoose service delivery modelsUse related servicesWork effectively with families and other

professionals

Syllabus

Cell Phones: Turn cell phones off during class.

Laptops: When we do group assignments in class it will be helpful for someone in your group to have your laptop here. Note however, laptops should be used for class activities and note taking. Surfing the web, working on projects for other classes, etc during class time will not be accepted and may be reflected in your class participation grade.

Syllabus

AssignmentsDiscussion about syllabus expectations

IEP20 point group assignment

Will be completed tonight20 point individual assignment

Will be due in 2 weeks

Syllabus

Mini PortfolioA. Article Reviews (50 Points)

1 – reading instruction1 – oral language instruction1 – written language instruction1 – mathematics instruction1 – content instruction in the inclusive classroom

You can share articles with your group, but reflection must be individual.

Syllabus

Mini PortfolioLesson Plans (50 points) (individual)

5 daysObjectivesMaterialsIntroductionProceduresAccommodationsEnrichment/Differentiation ActivityAssessmentClosureTransitionReferences

Syllabus

Mini PortfolioResources (20 Points)

On going assignmentThis should include at least 50 resources

Those gathered in classes past and presentThose collected from othersThose you have addedWebsites must have a summary of what the site is about

included.Should be organized in an easy to use format

You will need to bring your favorite resources to share with the class.

Syllabus

Due DateOne article is due each week for the next 5

weeksLesson Plans

The topic is due next weekThe final product is due week 6Presentation of lesson plans will be made Week 8

ResourcesDue the last class.You will need to share a resource with the class.If you present websites you will need to include a

summary of what the site includes (content areas, for teachers, for students, etc) and will need to include at least 5 sites.

Syllabus

Presentation Grading: Product, Peer Assessment, Teacher Assessment Group Assignment Chose one area (Math, Reading, Language, Social Skills) Research different research based materials and strategies that are

used. Present this to the class.

Power Point Guest speaker Handouts Web pages Activities

Due Dates Reading Week 4 Language Week 5 Mathematics Week 6 Social Skills Week 7

Syllabus

ParticipationEach week this will mean something different

Observation of group workAssessment questionObservation of class participationProduct from group activity (like rubric)Combination of all

Must be present to receive any points

Syllabus

Midterm and Final (100 points each)Take HomeMust be your own work (not group project).Due one week after given out

Please remember that group assignments can be handed in together. Individual Assignments should be handed in individually and in own hand writing.

Syllabus

BreaksDiscussing GradesAssignments are considered late if I do not receive

them by 8:00 Thursday after the original due date. For example if your lesson plan is due on Wed 10th, it is considered late Thursday 11th at 8:01. Expect points to be taken off if an assignment is received late. NO WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE LAST CLASS.

Work turned in via email will not be printed out and comments will be made on a separate sheet of paper.

Questions

Miscellaneous House Keeping

With your group describe a student that you will use for various activities. This student should have a mild disability. You should describe as completely as possible. Include items such as:IQBehaviorArea of disabilityInteraction with peersMake up comments from teachersStrategies that work and don’tAny other information that will be useful as we

move forward

Group Assignment

Review of student characteristicsThe LawDue ProcessIEPs

Where we are going….

Choose a topicCharacteristics of Students with Mild

DisabilitiesThe lawDue ProcessIEPs

With your group prepare a short presentation on the topic. Use information from the book and your previous knowledge.

In Group

IEP PowerPoint

IEP

Remember to turn in Rubric to me by Saturday

Tonight’s participation grade will be based on Rubric, how well you worked in your group, and a final assessment question: Give me your thoughts on the plan for the semester.

Final Thoughts