EDEX 531 Fall 1999:

VII. Calendar & Topics
 
Date Topic Activities & Assignments
Aug 28 Definition, 
Causes,
Service Delivery Models
Assignments: 
Chapters 1, 2, 5, 
Weekly Discussion Questions Posted On-line
Activities:
Review of Syllabus
LD Discussion Group at Blackboard.com
Resources: World Wide Web
WebQuest: Definition of Learning Disabilities
Sept 11 Assessment
Educational Models 
Assignments Due:
Weekly Discussion Questions Posted On-line
Chapter  3, 4, 
Critique #1, be sure to review models 
Activities:
F.A.T. City
Observation of Zach
Constructivism vs. Objectivism
Sept 25 Spoken Language, 
Reading, 
Written Language, 
Assignments Due:
Weekly Discussion Questions Posted On-line
Chapters 11, 12, 13 
Activities:
Notes on Written Language 
Direct Instruction Concepts
How-to Direct Instruction
Oct 16 Math, 
Cognition, Perception, 
Metacognition
Assignments Due:
Chapters 10, 14
Critique #2 
Activities:
Ice Cream Social
Observation of Abby
Technology Simulations
Evaluation of Math Programs
Jasper Woodbury Series
Nov 6
Social Emotional 
Transition
Early Childhood
Parents and Families
Assignments Due:
Weekly Discussion Questions Posted On-line
Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9 
Critique #3
Review of Technology Activities Write-ups due
Observation write-ups (hand in early if possible)
Activities:
Powerpoint: Presentation Tool
TrackStar
Grant Writing
Eye vs. Hand 
Dec 4  Loose Ends
Presentations 
In class Exam
Final Projects Due
Classroom Observation Summaries Due
Concept Review 
Receive Take-home exam
In class portion of exam: Observation

 

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