Syllabus
346
Spring 2015
Psychology of Exceptional Children, PSY 346 - Section 01
Class Time: 8-9:15 Classroom: DeG 209
Illinois State University
Alvin E. House, Ph.D.
Spring 2015 Dr. House's office: DeGarmo 419
office hours: 11-12 Tu & Th; and by appointment
http://www.psychology.ilstu.edu/aehouse/
Telephone: 438-8508
e-mail: aehouse@ilstu.edu
Graduate Assistant: Ms. Allison Santerlee
GA office hours: Mon 1:30-2:30; Thurs 12:30-1:30; Fri 12-2
e-mail: asatter@ilstu.edu
Textbook: Hardman, M.L., Drew, C.J., & Egan, M.W. (2014). Human Exceptionality, 11th edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
wk 1 Exceptionality read ch. 1
wk 2 Exceptionality ch. 6
wk 3 Intellectual Disability ch. 9
wk 4 Communication disorders ch. 10
wk 5 Learning disorders ch. 7
test #1
wk 6 Autism ch. 11
wk 7 TBI and other health issues ch. 14
wk 8 Emotional & behavioral disorders: conduct ch. 8
Spring Break
wk 9 Emotional & behavioral disorders: anxiety ch. 8
wk 10 Emotional & behavioral disorders: depression ch. 8
test #2
wk 11 ADHD, ch. 14
wk 12 Hearing and Vision loss ch. 13
wk 13 Severe & multiple disabilities ch. 12
wk 14 Gifted, Creative, Talent ch. 15
wk 15 Those who are different ch. 5
test #3, final examination period for our class
Psy 346 provides an overview of psychological and sociological factors influencing the development and adjustment of children with significant emotional, behavioral, or cognitive differences from the general population. The goals are to increase the student’s understanding of our current conceptualizations regarding, appreciate the human impact of, and gain knowledge about the approaches to assistance for children who are distinguished from their age peers. You may wish to take a look at my general philosophy of teaching (http://lilt.ilstu.edu/aehouse/philof.htm).
Learning objectives (see web page)
There are three tests, breaking the semester into approximate thirds. Tests are worth 100 points each for a total of 300 points. The format of tests will be a combination of multiple choice and short answer questions.
Test #1 will follow our discussion of learning disabilities
Test #2 will follow out discussion of emotional and behavior difficulties
Test #3 will be during the final examination period for our class
For weeks 1-15 I would like you to write one question you have about the topic that is not answered by your textbook. Please type/print these. Questions are due on the Tuesday the topic is to be discussed (except for the first week) and are worth 2 points each for a total of approximately 30 points.
There will be several in-class assignments and/or brief (<1 page) reaction papers due at the next class period. Point values are variable but will usually be between 2 and 10 points each.
There will be a quiz at the end of most Thursday classes, covering the week’s classes and reading assignment. Quizzes are worth 10 points for a total of approximately 150 points. The format of quizzes will be True/False.
Grading is based on points: the points you have earned divided by the base (points that were available):
A 90-100%
B 80-89%
C 70-79%
D 60-69%
F <60%
For as long as possible all withdrawals will be WX. After the calendar limit for WX passes, a WP will be given if the student has 70% or more of the points available at the time of the withdrawal; a WF will be given if the student has 69% or less of the points available at that time.
No extra credit projects or papers are accepted in this class. In borderline cases I will take into consideration factors such as: whether all assignments were turned in, class attendance and participation, your own efforts to seek help.
Academic Integrity: Instances of cheating and willful academic dishonesty will result in referral to the appropriate University office for disciplinary action and will result in a grade of “F” for the course.
Keep all tests and assignments until you have your final grade for the course.
Any student needing to arrange a reasonable accommodation for a documented disability should contact Disability Concerns at 350 Fell Hall, 438-5853 (voice) or 438-8620 (TDD).
Have a great semester in Psy 346.