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EDUCATION 370-3

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(12.00)

SPECIAL TOPIC:

ASSESSING AND PROGRAMMING OF STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

Summer Session, 1991

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Instructor:

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Moira Munro

(July 3- 12)

Monday - Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Location: Milner Education Centre

6656 Glover Road, Langley

PREREQUISITE:

Educ 40L'402, or equivalent and certified practising teacher.

TOPICAL OUTLINE BY DAY OF THE WEEK

An Introduction to Assessment

1)

An historical perspective

2) Uses and abuses

3)

Current Concerns

Screening - the first stage of Assessment

1)

Who do we screen?

2)

When do we screen?

3)

What do we use?

- good screening measures

formal

informal

classroom based

criterion referenced

Classroom Observation - the second stage of Assessment

1)

What to look for

2) How to intervene

Developing a Diagnostic Orientation

- a closer look at identified screening measures

Assessment

1)

Collection of data

2)

Assessment tools

3)

Interpretation of results

4)

Recommendations

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So After We've Assessed - What Then?

1)

Communicating with parents, students and teachers

2)

Classroom interventions

3)

Remedial programming

4)

Resource rooms

A Cooperative Planning Model

1)

Identification

2)

Teaching strategies

A Cooperative Planning Model (cont'd)

1)

Curriculum support

2)

Evaluation

Friday Jul

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12

Consultation

COURSE EVALUATION

There will be two examinations. The first will be related to pre-course

readings. The second will cover content presented during the course. As well,

class participation and daily preparation will be included as considerations in

determining the final grade.

REQUIRED READINGS

Selected journal articles.

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systematic observation.

1. 1

identify routines, lesson structures, pupil interactions with

peers and teachers

1.2 observe management techniques utilized in whole class

situations

1.3 observe and analyze individual lessons, especially in language

arts and math

1.4 collect data systematically

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2. Examine educational and pedagogical theory and the

relationship between theory and teaching practice, and

develop teaching activities which reflect this understanding.

2.1 participate in discussions based on observations conducted

2.2 explore educational and pedagogcial theories through readings

2.3 develop and clarify personal understandings about teaching and

learning

2.4 utilize theory and methods learned in Ed. 472 and 475 to plan a

unit

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Plan, teach and evaluate short learning experiences to

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achieve intended outcomes.

3.1 demonstrate understanding of the elements of a lesson and the

lesson planning process

3.2 use this knowledge to plan:

- portions of lessons

- whole lessons

- sequences of lessons

- units of work

3.3 use a variety of instructional activities

3.4 become familiar with educational resources available in the

school district

3.5 evaluate the effectiveness of lessons taught through written

reflections, discussions, and observations of and reflection on

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student responses

4.

Demonstrate level of literacy consistent with that of a

novice professional.

4.1 proofread and correct all written work, student materials and

boardwork

4.2 provide an appropriate oral model for pupils language use

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Establish professional, respectful and ethical working

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relationships with pupils and others in the educational

community.

5.1 increase familiarity with professional ethics

5.2 Interact professionally and ethically in school settings

5.3 plan cooperatively with the school associate

5.4 demonstrate collegiality in seminar and school settings

6.

Assume responsibility for professional growth.

6.1 demonstrate personal initiative in lesson and unit planning, and in

the use of resources

6.2 analyze own performance and identify areas for improvement

6.3 demonstrate openness to constructive feedback and demonstrate

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initiative in seeking out such feedback

6.4 demonstrate willingness to monitor student learning and to adjust

teaching strategies accordingly

6.5 participate in school-based and/or district professional

development activities where possible

6.6 continue to monitor academic plan and develop long-term

professional goals

6.7 establish goals for Ed. 401/2

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