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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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EDUCATION 426-4
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TEACHING CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
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(Cat. #85537)
Regular Summer Semester, 1993
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Instructor: Anne O'Connor
(May 3 - July 30)
Thursday, 5:30 - 9:20 p.m.
Location: MPX 7500 (Back)
PREREQUISITE:
60 hours of credit and PSYC 351 or 355.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
I. To provide information about the causes and characteristics of the major categories of
handicap; to examine issues and research pertaining to those conditions; to investigate any
special instructional requirements that those conditions may impose.
2. To examine the social and instructional implications of the "Year 2000" as they apply to
service delivery for students with special needs.
COURSE TOPICS AND FORMAT:
Various categories of special need will be examined; namely, mental retardation visual and
auditory impairments, physical handicap, learning disabilities, emotional and behavioural
disorders, communication difficulties, giftedness, cultural differences. In addition, the
terminology- associated with special education in Canada and North America will be discussed.
The current status of special education in British Columbia will be studied and the role of
related professionals and service delivery models will be examined in the context of the
philosophy of the Year 2000.
The course will be conducted using lectures, discussion groups, films, video and visiting speakers.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS::
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A case study report.................................................................................................30%
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Two position papers (20% each)..............................................................................40%
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Two critical media reviews (15% each)...................................................................30%
Further details will be given at the first class meeting.
TEXTBOOK:
Winzer, M. (1990). Children with Exceptionalities: A Canadian Perspective. Toronto:
Prentice-Hall, Canada, Inc.
Education 426-4
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Anne O'Connor
(May 3 - July 30, 1993)
5:30 - 9:20 p.m.
Topic Outline
Readings
May 6
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Introduction - Background to Special Education in North America
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Chs. 1-3
Modern Issues and Trends - Philosophy of the Year 2000
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Handouts
May 13
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The role of parents and paraprofessionals - School Board Teams
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Ch. 4
- Individual Education Plans - MAPS
May 20
Children who are intellectually challenged - the concepts of
Chs. 5-6
retardation and giftedness
Handouts
May 27
Communication problems and neurological impairments
Handouts
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Reviews due
part of Ch. 7
June 3
Visit to SET-BC (105 - 1750 West 75th, Vancouver)
June 10
Children with Learning Disabilities
Ch. 8
Handouts
June 17
Children with Behaviour Disorders
Ch. 10
Handouts
June 24
Children with Behaviour Disorders (continued from last week)
Position papers due
July 8
Children with Sensory Handicaps
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a) Vision
Chs. 11-12
b) Hearing
Handouts
July 15
Children with Health Care Needs
Chs. 13-14
Child Studies due
July 22
Children with Developmental Disorders
Chs. 15-16
July 29
Presentations and Conclusion
