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SPED 461. Class 1. Bellringer. On your note card please write the following: Your name Your contact info (preferred email, phone) Your current job Anything else you want me to know Create a nametag using the colored paper and markers. Guiding questions. What is special education?
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SPED 461 Class 1
Bellringer • On your note card please write the following: • Your name • Your contact info (preferred email, phone) • Your current job • Anything else you want me to know • Create a nametag using the colored paper and markers
Guiding questions • What is special education? • What are the key policies that have shaped special education? • How do we conceptualize the study of special education?
Objectives • Become familiar with the goals, policies, and procedures of the course • Get to know other students in the class • Describe the history of special education and key legislation that has shaped its development • Define key terms and ideas important to special education
Agenda • Intros, getting to know each other • Review the syllabus and assignments • Discussion—What is special education? • Intro to special education—Chapters 1 and 2 powerpoint • Special education alphabet soup • Century projects—groups and planning
Homework • Get a copy of the book • Read chapters 1 and 2—write a ½ to 1 page response to either “focus on instructional strategies” or “focus on collaboration” under the heading Reflecting on Standards (p. 40 and p. 83) • Review the online content for ch 1 and 2 • Sign on to the wiki and review the information it contains • Begin working on your Century group projects