SUMMER 2012 CLASSES
Begin May 12
SUPER SESSION*: May 12, 2012 on OVU campus from 9 am to 1 pm
*Students are required to attend this session prior to beginning classes in order to receive information about field experience requirements, to meet with instructors, and to get training in using Sakai.
IEP Writing Workshop
All students who are enrolled in SPED 305, Program Planning for Special Education, are required to attend the IEP Writing Workshop on campus on a date to be announced. Participation in this workshop is necessary to receive a final grade in the class. Students in other Special Education Institute classes are welcome, but not required, to attend.
Multi-categorical Certification Course Offerings**
All classes are for undergraduate credit.
I. Required for all special education certifications if not taken in prior certification programs:
• SPED 302 Curriculum and Methods for Behavior Disorders (Without Autism) - 3 credits
A practical and contemporary study of curriculum methods, materials, and processes involved in meeting the needs of students with behavior disorders. Twenty hours of field experience are required.
• SPED 303 Curriculum and Methods for Learning Disabilities - 3 credits
A practical and contemporary study of curriculum methods, materials and processes involved in meeting the needs of students with learning disabilities. Twenty hours of field experience are required.
• SPED 304 Curriculum and Methods for Mental Impairments - 3 credits
A practical and contemporary study of curriculum methods, materias, and processes involved in meeting the needs of students with mental impairments. Twenty hours of field experience are required.
• SPED 305 Program Planning in Special Education - 3 credits (Includes mandatory IEP Saturday Workshop at OVU)
Study of the delivery system for special education services and appropriate instructional methods, including adapting methods and materials, for teaching students with exceptionalities.
+SPED 306 Assessment in Special Education - 3 credits
Development of expertise in various forms of cognitive and effective assessment techniques, understanding psycho-educational needs of exceptional learners, and designing appropriate educational prescriptions from assessment protocols. Ten hours of field experience are required.
+SPED 307 Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education - 3 credits
Consultative, collaborative, and team models for the various roles of students, teachers, and family members in effective special education. Emphasis on building skills for adapting curriculum, co-teaching, interacting, and reflecting on educational partnerships. Fifteen hours of field experience are required.
+EDUC 415 Differentiated Instruction - 1 credit
This course is for those who need study in differentiated instruction as a foundation for effective work with diverse students, including English-Language Learners, students with special needs, and students with various learning styles. The course addresses research-based strategies for curriculum and lesson design with focus on assessment of prior knowledge, setting learning goals, planning instruction, assessment of learning, and documenting achievement. Offered on demand.
NEW West Virginia state-mandated courses that must be completed to be considered "Highly Qualified" in Special Education:
II. Required for K-6 special education certifications, 6 hrs reading & 3 hrs math methods, if not taken in prior programs:
• EDUC 328 Methods of Teaching Reading (K-6) - 3 credits
A study designed to acquaint teachers with resources, methods, and materials for teaching reading. A study of the processes involved in learning and teaching reading with emphasis given to diversity, learning styles, and special needs. Ten hours of field experience are required.
• EDUC 413 Diagnostic & Prescriptive Reading (K-12) - 3 credits
A study of assessment and correction of reading problems, their causes, and remediation. Instruction in use of various diagnostic instruments and using the results to plan remediation. Ten hours of field experience are required.
• EDUC 325 Methods of Teaching Math (K-6) - 3 credits
A study of the philosophy and methods of teaching mathematics to elementary students. Emphasis will be placed on collecting materials and resources to plan and teach K-6 math lessons for peer and faculty review. Ten hours of field experience are required.
III. Required for 5-Adult special education certifications, 6 hrs reading & 3 hrs math methods, if not taken in prior programs:
• EDUC 414 Teaching Reading in the Content Area (5-12) - 3 credits
A study of the skills necessary to teach students in grades 4-12 to read content-area textbooks, to develop intrinsic motivation, critical thinking, study skills, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension strategies, and self monitoring strategies in all students, especially weak readers and English Language Learners. Ten hours of field experience are required.
• EDUC 413 Diagnostic & Prescriptive Reading (K-12) - 3 credits
A study of assessment and correction of reading problems, their causes, and remediation. Instruction in use of various diagnostic instruments and using the results to plan remediation. Ten hours of field experience are required.
•MAT 330 Methods of Teaching Math (5-12) - 3 credits
A study of the philosopy and methodology of teaching mathematics to secondary students. Emphasis will be placed on higher level math. Twenty hours of field experience are required.
**Offered on demand. Additional certification coursework may be mandated by the State.
