Syllabus for EDUC 2301

 

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

 

Course Title:

INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL PUPULATIONS

Course Prefix & Number:

EDUC 2301

Section Number:

 

Semester/Year:

FA 2021-22

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

48

Lab Hours:

16

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that provides an overview of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic and academic diversity, and equity with an emphasis on factors that facilitate learning. The course provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations of P-12 special populations and should be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms with special populations.

 

Course Prerequisite(s): EDUC 1301 Intro to the Teaching Profession

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

 

Introduction to Special Education: Making a Difference

7th Edition. By Deborah Smith & Naomi Tyler   

Published by Pearson

ISBN:  9780132582148 Loose-leaf

 

                 

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Sara Martin

Campus/Office Location:

Online

Telephone Number:

940.498.6296

E-mail Address:

sjmartin@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

 

8:00–10:00 am

 

 

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

(From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.

Describe the characteristics of exceptional learners (e.g. Learning Disabilities, Gifted and Talented), including legal implications.

2.

Describe and analyze characteristics of diverse learners (e.g. language, gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity) and how diversity impacts learning.

3.

Describe the impact of socio-economic status on learning and creating equitable classrooms.

4.

Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits and challenges of racial, ethnic, and other types of cultural diversity in the classroom.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

15

Discussion Questions/Replies

225

5

Class Activities/LOs

125

8

Quizzes – 4 Vocab and 4 Module

300

1

Biography Research Paper/Power Point

100

1

Field Experience Assignment: Time Log, Journal Entries and Summary

250

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

Discussion Questions/Replies

15 points each

Weekly

Class Activities/LOs

25 points each

1 or 2 per module

Quizzes

Vocab – 25 points each

Module – 25 points each

1 per module

Research Project/Power Point

100 points total

Module III

Field Experience

Time Log – 25 points

Journal entries 4 x 50 points

Summary – 25 points

Due at the end of the semester

 

   ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are also excused absences.  The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reason given for an absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is NOVEMBER 1ST.  

 

 

  DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-3300.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 111 in Gainesville.

 

COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Fall 2021

 

Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19 or other health related crisis, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 27, 2021 and are subject to change as conditions change.

 

Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students are not required to wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. In May, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott released an Executive Order prohibiting Government entities from mandating the use of masks. As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, NCTC will follow the Governor’s Executive Order for Government entities and effective immediately NCTC is no longer mandating the use of masks while on campus. This order does not mean that you cannot choose to wear a mask, rather it is no longer allowed to be mandated. These policies and procedures were updated on May 19, 2021 and are subject to change.

 

Return to Standard Attendance Protocol for Face-to-Face Meetings: In spring 2020, we faced an unprecedented situation in which all of us had to be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

 Faculty will:

 Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

 Students should:

  • Provide notification to campus officials if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
  • Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
  • Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
  • Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
  • Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
  • Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
  • Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During the fall 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html (Links to an external site.)

 

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core) ________        

 

o            Communication

o            Mathematics              

o            Life and Physical Science

o            Language, Philosophy & Culture

o            Creative Arts

o            American History

o            Government/Political Science

o            Social and Behavioral Sciences

x           Component Area Option

 

 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

 

x               Critical Thinking

x              Communication

o               Empirical and Quantitative

o               Teamwork

o               Personal Responsibility

o               Social Responsibility

 

 

COURSE TYPE

o               Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

x           Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o           WECM Course

 

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.   http://www.nctc.edu/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdf

 

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

       1) Student will receive an F on the first documented instance of plagiarism and a warning from NCTC.

       2) A second instance of plagiarism will result in the students’ suspension from all classes for the remainder of the semester.

 

 

Name of Division Chair:

Danelle Wolf

Office Location:

Gainesville Campus, 1300 Building, Room 1306B

Telephone Number:

940-668-7731 Ext. 4423

E-mail Address:

dwolf@nctc.edu

 

 

Name of Instructional Dean:

Sara Flusche

Office Location:

Gainesville Campus, 1300 Building, Room 1312

Telephone Number:

940-668-3351

E-mail Address:

sflusche@nctc.edu

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS