Mansfield University Senate - CANs

Curricular Action Notice—Special Education

New courses, course changes, program change

NEW COURSES:

1. New Course: SPE 3315 (Language and Communication Disorders)

Purpose and Nature of Course: __ To change the course name and add competencies to meet the PDE Chapter 49 Certification requirements. ________________________________

Prefix: ___SPE ________ Number: __3315_______ CIP:____13102______________

Course Title: ___ Language and Communication Disorders __________

Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces

Lang and Com Disorders

Credits (Place number of credits beside appropriate types)

Credit(s) ___3__ Undergraduate

Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences):

Teacher education candidates will develop an understanding of language and communication, language and communication disorders and strategies for assessing, enhancing, addressing augmentative and alternative communication and using those strategies in the classroom for students with sensory, language and communication disorders. A field component will be required- observation and interview.

Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this course) SPE 1001_______

2. New Course: SPE 3352 (Assessment and Evidenced Based Behavior Support for Inclusion)

Purpose and Nature of Course: _ To provide pre-service teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary assessing and implementing positive behavior supports for all students in inclusive classrooms. This course will replace SPE 3351 Behavior Management.

Prefix: ___ SPE ___________ Number: ___ 3352 _____________ CIP:___ 131005 _______

Course Title: _ Assessment and Evidenced Based Behavior Support for Inclusion

Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces

Asm Ev Bas Sup Be In

Credits (Place number of credits beside appropriate types)

Credit(s) __3___ Undergraduate

Credit(s) _____ Graduate

Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences): This course is intended to expose students to three knowledge areas: requirements in assessing the educational needs of children who may require special education services, awareness of social/emotional development and skills required to establish a positive behavioral support classroom environment. Both process (informal) assessment and product (formal) assessment will be considered. For positive behavioral support; functional assessment/functional analysis, antecedent control techniques and reinforcement will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this course) SPE 1001_______

3. New Course: SPE 3352 (Advanced Evidence –Based Behavior Management)

Purpose and Nature of Course: To more accurately reflect the new Chapter 49 requirements from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for teacher certification in Special Education. This course may be used in place of SPE 3351.

Prefix: SPE Number: _____3552___________ CIP:__________________

Course Title: Advanced Evidence –Based Behavior Management

Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces

Adv Ev Bas Behav Man

Credits (Place number of credits beside appropriate types)

Credit(s) 3 Undergraduate

Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences):

This course content will rely practices heavily on evidence-based from the field of applied behavior analysis. The strategies for addressing behavior concerns in the classroom will emphasize research documented positive behavioral supports, including antecedent control techniques and discrimination training. A tiered intervention approach will be presented to respond to the intensity of the behavioral concern. Field application of the behavior principles will be arranged.

Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this course) SPE 1001

4. New Course: SPE 4400 L (Professional Experiences Lab)

Purpose and Nature of Course: This new course is being developed to respond to PDE program redesign mandates and will be included as a required course in several education programs. It is designed to supplement SPE 4400 Student Teaching and replaces the current SPE 4460. It is a capstone course in the education program which gives students the opportunity to integrate theory and field experience through the completion of an electronic program portfolio. It is also a seminar, providing students the opportunity to reflect on and process the events and activities of the school experience in which they are concurrently immersed fulltime.

Prefix: SPE Number: 4400 L CIP 139999

Course Title: Professional Experiences Lab

Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces

P RO EXP LAB

Credits (Place number of credits beside appropriate types)

Credit(s) __0___ Undergraduate

Clock Hours: Lecture _____ Recitation _____ Lab __2___

Contract Hours: Lecture _____ Recitation _____ Lab __2__ Note: During the transition time, ED 4400L may be taken in place of ED 4460; however, in those cases, students must work with their advisors to ensure that their program total reaches 120.

Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences): This lab is designed to develop and refine professional competencies prior to accepting a teaching position. Topics include current issues; school organization, administration, and law; teacher certification issues; collective bargaining and unions; philosophies of teaching; seeking a professional position; and beginning a teaching career.

Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this course): Students are registered for this lab by the Field Experiences Office, only after approval of the Student Teaching Application. Therefore, no student would be admitted to student teaching without completing the rest of the education program.

Co-requisites: (Courses which must be taken prior to or simultaneously with)

_SPE 4400_

5. New Course: SPE 4445 (Advanced Instructional Methods in Special Education)

Purpose and Nature of Course: To establish a new instructional methods course in special education that aligns with the new Chapter 49 certification requirements from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for teacher certification in special education. This course may be used in place of SPE 3390: Methods for Individuals with Mild Disabilities.

Prefix: _ SPE Number: 4445 CIP: 131001

Course Title: Advanced Instructional Methods in Special Education

Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces

A d v . I n s t r. M e t h o d s

Credits (Place number of credits beside appropriate types)

Credit(s) 3 Undergraduate

Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences):

This course provides an in-depth look at the assessment-instruction cycle and effective teaching-learning strategies that will benefit the learning of children with disabilities in the various service delivery options. Students will develop assessment and remediation strategies to monitor children's academic progress. Field component required.

Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this course) SPE 1001, SPE 2300

COURSE CHANGES:

6. Course Change: SPE 3300 to SPE 2300

Purpose and nature of change: _ To change course title and number PDE Chapter49 requirements. In addition to make this course a pre-gate option for teacher education candidates.

The course replaces SPE 3300 Curriculum Development and Adjustment. ___

Old Prefix: __SPE_____________ Old Number: _3300____________ Old CIP:___130301______

New Prefix: _SPE______________ New Number: __2300__________ New CIP:___130301_____

Old Course Title: ___ Curriculum Development and Adjustment ________

New Course Title: ___ Instructional Planning and Design ________________________________________

Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces

Inst Planning & Design

Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences):

Teacher education candidates will examine the components of curriculum development, content and adjustments. Students will develop knowledge and skills in goal development, instructional delivery options, and instructional planning for students in a variety of service delivery options. In addition student will review the purposes of assessment in the curriculum development and modification process. Students will be required to interview a special education teacher and a special education administrator.

Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this course) _SPE 1001_______

7. Course Change: SPE 3400 (cross-list with ELE 3400) (the ELE 3400 information was previously listed on the CAN of 9/20/08, item #2)

If taught dual-level or cross-listed with another department, list:

Prefix __ELE__ Number 3400__ Support Signature

8. Course Change: SPE 4440 ( Instructional Strategies for Low Incidence Disabilities )

Purpose and nature of change: _ To change course title and add competencies to meet the new PDE Chapter 49 requirements. This course is the same as Methods for Individuals with Moderate/Severe Disabilities ___

Old Prefix: ___ SPE ___ Old Number: __ 4440 _____ Old CIP:_ 131007 __

New Prefix: __ SPE ___ New Number: __ 4440 ____ New CIP:_ 131007 ___

Old Course Title: __ Methods for Individuals with Moderate/Severe Disabilities __

New Course Title: __Instructional Strategies for Low Incidence Disabilities _____________________________

Abbreviated Title (for Master Schedule), Maximum 20 spaces

Low Incidence Disab.

Course Description for Catalog (limit to four sentences): Teacher education candidates will study the nature and needs of children with moderate to severe disabilities. Focus will be on the educational and transitional needs of these candidates. The teacher education candidates will develop knowledge and skills in identification, assessment, educational techniques and strategies which are coupled with supportive measures, materials and techniques. Use instructional adaptations such as assistive technology will be stressed. A field component will be required.

Prerequisites: (Courses which MUST be completed prior to taking this course) SPE 1001______

PROGRAM CHANGE

9. PROGRAM CHANGE: SPECIAL EDUCATION

Rationale for change: To more accurately reflect the required Chapter 49 changes to the special education certification program. As stated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, special education will no longer be a separate degree program in Pennsylvania. Instead, special education will be an additional certification that education majors can add to their primary certification program.

Old Degree and Program Title (attach an old ER):

New Degree and Program Title (attach a new ER):

List all changes:

New Courses in Special Education required for all education majors (12 credits):

SPE 1001 Foundations in Special Education

SPE 2276 Instructional Strategies for English Language Learners

SPE 3291 High Incidence Disabilities

SPE 3352 Assessment and Evidence Based Behavior Supports for Inclusion

New Courses for Special Education Certification:

SPE 3315 Language and Communication Disorders

SPE 3552 Advanced Evidenced Based Behavior Management

SPE 4445 Advanced Instructional Methods

Course Changes for Special Education Certification:

SPE 2300 Instructional Planning and Design

SPE 3400 School Experiences in Becoming a Professional (Dual listed with EC/EE)

SPE 4440 Instruction for Low Incidence Disabilities

Program Description for Catalog (if changed):

Certification Requirements: Mansfield University teacher education programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and nationally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Candidates for teaching certification in Pennsylvania must meet state requirements described in Chapter 49 regulations. A description of requirements, policies, and procedures for teacher certification can by found in the catalog section entitled, “Teacher Education Certification.” See page ___

The special education program prepares students to work with exceptional individuals through a variety of teaching methods and practicum experiences. Students who complete the requirements for certification in special education receive a Bachelor of Science in Education degree and a Pennsylvania Instructional I teaching certificate. This certificate allows students to teach children in grades PreK-8 or 7- 12 with exceptionalities in the areas of mental retardation, emotional disturbance, autism, physical disability, learning disability and brain injury. This is a second certification which will be in addition to their primary certification in Early Childhood /Elementary Education (PreK-4) or Secondary Education (7-12). Many graduates of the certification program also pursue graduate studies after obtaining their undergraduate degree. See Early Childhood/Elementary Education.

Program Objectives (if changed):

The Special Education Certification Program will provide candidates with the skills, knowledge and competencies necessary to meet the needs of students with disabilities in multiple settings. Candidates will demonstrate knowledge and competencies in the areas of academic, social and emotional growth and methods to implement that knowledge to maximize a student's abilities. Utilizing research-based effective instructional strategies and diagnostic and instructionally adaptive strategies for all learners, as well as competence in applying appropriate instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of all early childhood, elementary, and high school level students (PDE, 2008).

From:	Academic Affairs Committee	Date:	Sept 26 , 2008
This is a bulletin from the Academic Affairs Committee concerning proposed curricular actions. Please forward any comments or concerns in the next 10 days to the AAC chair, Jeffrey Bossworth , 206 Pinecrest Manor, ext. 4762.