SPD 501 Complete Course

SPD 501 (Foundations in Special Education Graduate Studies) – Complete Course – Topic 1 till 8 – Assignments & Discussion Questions with Responses Link: https://coursegetter.com/b/bt0m7 NOTE: This package contain ...

SPD 501 (Foundations in Special Education Graduate Studies) – Complete Course – Topic 1 till 8 – Assignments & Discussion Questions with Responses Link: https://coursegetter.com/b/bt0m7 NOTE: This package contains the following files.  SPD 501 Topic 1 Assignment: Class Wall Biographical Statement  SPD 501 Topic 1 Assignment: Purpose Plan  SPD 501 Topic 1 Discussion Question 1  SPD 501 Topic 1 Discussion Question 2  SPD 501 Topic 2 Assignment: Educational Reform Essay  SPD 501 Topic 2 Discussion Question 1  SPD 501 Topic 2 Discussion Question 2  SPD 501 Topic 3 Assignment: Professional Teaching Standards  SPD 501 Topic 3 Assignment: Professional Dispositions Survey and Video  SPD 501 Topic 3 Discussion Question 1  SPD 501 Topic 3 Discussion Question 2  SPD 501 Topic 4 Assignment: Careers in the Field of Special Education  SPD 501 Topic 4 Assignment: Technology in Education Presentation  SPD 501 Topic 4 Discussion Question 1  SPD 501 Topic 4 Discussion Question 2  SPD 501 Topic 5 Assignment: Benchmark – Philosophy of Special Education  SPD 501 Topic 5 Discussion Question 1  SPD 501 Topic 5 Discussion Question 2  SPD 501 Topic 6 Assignment: Field Experience A – Service and Support  SPD 501 Topic 6 Assignment: Statement of Intent as an Educator  SPD 501 Topic 6 Discussion Question 1 ______________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 1 Discussion Question 1 Description: Explain the purpose of the following components found within your course: Forums, Announcements, Calendar, and the Student Success Center. How will you utilize these components to insure your success in your courses? _____________________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 1 Discussion Question 2 Description: Why do you think collaboration is so highly encouraged in education? How do you plan to build community within your classroom using collaboration? ______________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 2 Discussion Question 1 Description: What are the important characteristics of scholarly sources? Why are scholarly sources more appropriate for academic research than other sources such as blogs or newspaper articles? ______________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 2 Discussion Question 2 Description: What is Title IX and how does it affect you as a student? How will the guidelines described in Title IX affect your future practice as educator? ______________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 3 Discussion Question 1 Description: Think about how the types of situations mentioned in the Policy Violations examples from your readings, might arise during your academic career. How does academic dishonesty undermine the purpose of graduate school? ______________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 3 Discussion Question 2 Description: Identify a teaching professional or a related service provider in the area of special education you may know. Talk about his or her experience in special education and about what it is like to work in the special education field. Compare your expectations of a career in special education with the experiences of the professional/related service provider. Have your expectations or interests changed? If so, how? ______________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 4 Discussion Question 1 Description: What role does the paraeducator play in the child’s life? Illustrate how you, as a classroom teacher, will collaborate with a paraeducator to offer support for students with special needs. ______________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 4 Discussion Question 2 Description: After reading the GCU Doctrinal Statement and Christian Identity and Heritage, how do you think GCU’s Christian heritage makes the GCU academic experience different then at a nonfaith-based university? What value will this difference add to your educational experience? ______________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 5 Discussion Question 1 Description: In “Work or Love? A Christian Evaluation of John Dewey’s Views on the Purpose of Schooling," Cimpean states: Dewey rejects the Christian purpose for schooling, which is to serve and love God. When evaluated from a Christian perspective, Dewey’s progressivism falls short due to its refusal to promote the Christian ideal of serving and loving God. Dewey’s purpose for schooling is to promote a democratic state. In your opinion, what should be the purpose of schooling? _____________________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 5 Discussion Question 2 Description: What is the role of parents/guardians as advocates for their children? As a special education advocate, what are some ways you can create partnerships to teach parents how to become advocates for their children? ______________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 6 Discussion Question 1 Description: Create a timeline for completing your program that includes taking your content and pedagogy exams. Where do you expect to complete your field experience and student teaching requirements? ______________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 1 Assignment: Class Wall Biographical Statement Description: Participating with and getting to know other students in your classes facilitates the creation of online communities at GCU. The Class Wall is a great place for networking and getting to know your classmates. Your first post to the Class Wall will be your biographical statement to be shared with everyone in the class. This biographical statement could be modified for future use in your other classes as well as your professional life. Your biographical statement should include the following: 1. Biographical information about you and your family, such as, where you are from, what you do for a living, and your hobbies and interests. 2. Your motivation to pursue a graduate degree in special education. 3. What you expect from your graduate experience that will be different from your undergraduate experience. 4. Your future career plans. ______________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 1 Assignment: Purpose Plan Description: The purpose of this assignment is for you to think about your academic program, spirituality, and future practicum/field experiences at GCU. Complete Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the “Purpose Plan Worksheet” by answering questions about your academic program, spirituality, and practicum/field requirements. _____________________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 2 Assignment: Educational Reform Essay Description: By analyzing the history of education and educational trends, special education teachers can hypothesize reforms intended to benefit the future of special education. From the following list, select two significant changes or reforms that have affected education within the past 100 years:  The use of state mandated content standards in curriculum for special education students  Differentiated learning  Diversity and socioeconomic status  Inclusive classrooms  Evidence-based instructional technology integration  Standardized testing  Response to intervention  Any other relevant change or reform, with approval from your instructor In a 500-750 word essay, discuss both positive and negative aspects of these changes or reforms. Propose at least one change or reform that would benefit the future of special education. Explain how your suggested change or reform could be brought about. _____________________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 3 Assignment: Professional Teaching Standards Description: Effective teachers analyze professional teaching standards and utilize academic standards to inform their professional responsibilities and to design appropriate curriculum. Review the InTASC standards and the CEC Initial Preparation Standards. Address the following in a 250-500 word analysis: 1. Compare the InTASC standards to the CEC standards to identify at least two common themes. Explain how these themes are represented in each standard set and how they relate to the knowledge, skills, and values of effective teachers. 2. Describe how each set of standards addresses professional collaboration and studentdriven, data-informed instructional decision-making. 3. According to the expectations of the profession expressed in the InTASC standards, describe how teachers are expected to assume the responsibilities of improving practice and advancing the profession. ______________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 3 Assignment: Professional Dispositions Survey and Video Description: The disposition to teach has been identified as the most influential quality of highly effective educators. Dispositions are the values, commitments, and professional ethics that influence behaviors toward students, families, colleagues, and communities and affect student learning, motivation, and development as well as the educator’s professional growth. Part 1: Dispositions Self-Assessment Survey After reviewing the “Professional Dispositions of Learners,” complete Part 1 of the "Dispositions Self-Assessment Survey and Video Link" by checking the corresponding box to rank how you currently value each disposition on a scale from Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagree. Part 2: Video Submission Based on your understanding of your own dispositions, respond to the following questions in a 3- 5 minute video submission: 1. What is the special education teachers’ role in supporting learning, improving, planning, and practice, upholding professional expectations and ethics, and collaboratively advancing the profession? 2. What dispositions, that you currently possess, will help you become a successful teacher? What dispositions do you need to work on before you enter the classroom as a first-year teacher? 3. What effect could personal biases have on expectations that teachers have for their students? How could these biases affect their relationships with students and their families? Show professionalism in your speech and appearance. Use an online video platform such as Loom, YouTube, or Vimeo to upload your completed video. Be sure that others can access and view your linked video before submitting. Insert the video link into the “Dispositions Self-Assessment Survey and Video” template. _____________________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 4 Assignment: Careers in the Field of Special Education Description: To meet the learning needs of students with disabilities, a collaborative group including paraprofessionals, teaching assistants, teachers with different levels of specified training, and special education leaders must be assembled. Review the information on the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook for Special Education Teachers. In 250-500 words, describe some of the various roles of special education teachers. Provide at least two examples of people with whom they might collaborate. Additionally, describe the role that special education teachers have as advocates for students with disabilities. _____________________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 4 Assignment: Technology in Education Presentation Description: Special education has changed significantly over the past 100 years. Technology has enabled many of the innovations and changes and can be a great tool to promote learning in the classroom and throughout school districts. Review the ISTE Standards for Educators. Create a 10-12 slide digital presentation for your colleagues depicting technology in special education. Your presentation should include:  Examples of technologies that improve student learning within a special education environment.  Examples of technologies that could be used collaboratively within a special education environment.  Considerations regarding student access to and use of technology for learning. ______________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 5 Assignment: Benchmark – Philosophy of Special Education Description: A philosophy of special education is a statement regarding your beliefs and values about special education. A shorter version of this statement is often required as part of the application process to obtain employment as a teacher. Create a 750-1,000 word draft of your special education philosophy. Include statements regarding your beliefs and values in each of the following areas:  The purpose of education.  Your personal vision of meeting the learning needs of students with special needs using standards-based instruction.  How some of the ethical frameworks and professional practice standards you have examined will guide your professional practice.  The types of resources teachers should seek to continually deepen their understanding of cultural, ethnic, gender, and learning differences among their students.  The types of professional activities or learning communities that would best facilitate lifelong learning. ______________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 6 Assignment: Field Experience A – Service and Support Description: Allocate 6 hours in the field to support this field experience. Volunteer for 6 hours with one or more organizations in your community that support families with K-12 students with disabilities. Be mindful of the policies and procedures of the organizations in which you volunteer. In a 250-500 word reflection, discuss the following:  Your personal frames of reference (e.g., culture, gender, language, abilities, and ways of knowing). Have these changed based on your field experience and other activities in this course?  The expectations you had about being a special education teacher before this course. Have your expectations changed? ______________________________________________________________________________ SPD 501 Topic 6 Assignment: Statement of Intent as an Educator Description: As an educator it is important to have a clear understanding of academic regulations, best practices, and resources to formulate a plan for future success. Write a 250-500 word statement of intent as an educator that includes the following:  An explanation of your state department of education requirements for obtaining and maintaining special education teacher licensure or certification including how your program’s curricular requirements will help you obtain licensure.  A description of at least one professional organization related to special education that might help facilitate your ongoing personal and professional development. _____________________________________________________________________________