Marietta College Education Department - Educators as Leaders for 21^st Century Schools

Assessment of Mild/ Moderate Learners

Education 643

Instructor: Dr. William M. Bauer, CRC (or adjunct) Contact Information: 376-4768

Course Description: Formal and non-formal evaluation methods to assess students with mild/moderate disabilities which include standardized and state and federally mandated alternative assessment practices. The role of the assessment in the IEP and multi-factored evaluation process.

Required Texts/Readings:

Assessment of Exceptional Students: Educational and Psychological Procedures, 6/E

Ronald L. Taylor, Florida Atlantic University

2003 Allyn and Bacon

May be Purchased by the Marietta College Bookstore

Course Objectives	Evidence of Documentation	Teacher as Leader Framework Component	Praxis III Domains	CEC/ NCATE
Administer formal and informal assessments to students with mild/moderate disabilities.	Assessment Examination Research Paper and Bibliography of various assessments	I	A	8
Design Individual Assessment Plans (IEP) for students labeled with mild/moderate disabilities.	IEP Planning Form	I	A	8
Design and modify curriculum based on assessment.	IEP Planning Form	I,II,IV	A,B	3,4,7,8
Demonstrate techniques for modifying methods and materials upon assessing students with mild/moderate disabilities.	IEP, IAT Planning Form Case Study Rubric	III,IV	A,B,C	4,8
Interpret and use assessment date for mild/moderate students.	Assessments Examinations	I	A	8
Develop and or select instructional content, materials, resources, and strategies that respond to cultural, linguistic, and gender differences.	Assessments Examinations Case Study Rubric	III	C	4,5,6

Marietta College Education Program Dispositions Addressed in this Course

The student will:

Demonstrate responsible and ethical professional behavior.
Respect cultural diversity.
Appreciate diversity in student backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.
Exhibit a belief that students can learn and perform in the world of work.
Exhibit a willingness to collaborate with peers and professional colleagues to enhance professional growth and opportunities for student learning.
Appreciate the role of families in facilitating student learning.
Exhibit a willingness to try new methods and technologies to enhance student learning.
Exhibit a positive attitude toward learning as an ongoing life-enriching process.
Demonstrate a willingness to assume leadership roles in the college and P-12 classroom.

Technology Components:

1. Perform a PowerPoint presentation on an individual project

2. Identify technologies and assistive technologies and lack of technologies used in mild/moderate educational settings.

3. Use World Wide Web in identifying resources utilized in mild/moderate educational issues.

Diversity/Multiculturalism: Dr. Bauer will:

1. Remind students that contributions to the classroom should be made from diverse people to solve educational issues that could affect the teaching field.

Make a special effort to invite diverse mentors in the teaching field.
Provide an atmosphere where all students are comfortable to express their thoughts and beliefs.
Use a variety of teaching styles (modes) to address a diverse classroom.
Encourage teams or groups within the classroom that foster mutual respect and cooperation.
Offer a chance for students to meet with me after class to discuss issues or assignments they may not have understood.

7 .Experience post positivist primary theoretical orientation: humanistic/existential

theorist focusing on affective rather than cognitive or behavioral domains with an

emphasis on the subjective and personal aspects of humankind.

Provide an opportunity for students with disabilities to lecture to the class on various assessment protocols.
Will have parents speak to the class of the negative and positive aspects of testing and assessments

Attendance Policy:

As a Master’s level course, you will be asked to actively participate in class discussions, offer insight and reflect. Master’s students will also be asked to compare and contrast different theories and or techniques. 10 points will be deducted from this section for every missed class. For example, 10 x 15 (weeks) = 150 points. Also, students must attend focus groups while studying abroad those dates will be announced at the trip pre-meeting.

Special Needs/Accommodation Policy:

Students who believe that they may need accommodations due to a documented disability should contact the Academic Resource Center (Andrews Hall, Third floor, 376-4700) and the instructor as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely manner. You must meet with the

ARC staff to verify your eligibility for any accommodation and for academic assistance

Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism:

"Academic dishonesty within the academic community is a very serious matter, because dishonesty destroys the basic trust necessary for a healthy education environment. Academic dishonesty is any treatment or representation of work as if one were fully responsible for it, when it is in fact the work of another person. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, theft, or improper manipulation of laboratory or research data or theft of services. A substantiated case of academic dishonesty may result in disciplinary action, including a failing grade on the project, a failing grade in the course, or expulsion from the College" Academic dishonesty in a Master’s degree program is a very serious matter and will more than likely cause an expulsion from the College( Marietta College Graduate Programs, 2003-2004 Catalog, p. 34).

Grading:

Grades will be based on mastery of the course objectives as demonstrated by the completion of all course requirements/assignments. Late assignments will not be accepted.

Grading:

The grades in this class are based on percentages. In this way, students will know how close they are to moving up a grade or slipping down a grade. Percentage points are absolute and non-negotiable.

97% - 100% A+ 83% - 86% B 70% - 72% C-

93% - 96% A 80% - 82% B- 67% - 69% D+

90% - 92% A- 77% - 79% C+ 63% - 66% D

87% - 89% B+ 73% - 76% C 60% - 62% D-

Below 60% F

Class Schedule: TBA

Date	Topic to be Addressed	Readings	Assignments Due