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Bergen Community College
Division of Business, Arts and Social Sciences
Social Sciences Department
Course Syllabus
EDU 102 Inclusion and The Exceptional Child
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Departmental Secretary: Marguerite MacDonald
Course Description:
This course provides an overview of the curriculum, practices, and legislation pertaining to
education in inclusive classroom settings. Topics presented will relate to students who have a
variety of special needs, English language learners and other diverse learners. A special feature
of this course includes five hours of classroom observation in an inclusive classroom setting.
Lecture [3.00].
Prerequisites/Co-requisites: none
Course Credits/Hours: 3 lectures, 3 credits
Student Learning Outcomes:
As a result of meeting the requirements in this course, students will be able to:
1. Examine and describe the foundations, history, programs, legislation and practices
pertaining to inclusive education.
2. Research current issues and trends that impact atypical learners.
3. Identify and explain the various special needs and physical, cognitive and behavioral
disabilities that affect children, families and the classroom.
4. Evaluate current instructional and assessment practices for students in inclusive
classroom settings and identify the components of Individualized Education Plans.
5. Evaluate and compare developmentally appropriate practices for teaching students with
diverse needs, including students who are English language learners and those with
learning disabilities and behavioral problems.
6. Demonstrate problem-solving skills in order to plan instruction to accommodate all
learners.
7. Demonstrate improvement in academic writing skills and presentation skills.
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Means of Assessment: Research, Writing, and Presentation Requirements
Student learning will be assessed through written assignments, formal and informal presentations
and consistent class participation. Additional assessments include a case study, written lesson
plans, teacher/parent role play, and evaluation of classroom observations
Course Requirements:
1. Complete all assigned readings by due dates. Information from reading assignments will
provide you with information for class discussions, reflection essays, written
assignments, midterm and final projects. Chapters from the textbook and additional
readings will be assigned weekly.
2. Submit all written assignments using Microsoft Word. Documents must be typed,
double spaced, and carefully proofread for spelling and grammatical errors.
3. Late work will be accepted at the discretion of the instructor.
Special Features of the Course:
It is required that students enrolled in this course complete 10 hours of observation in an
inclusive or self-contained classroom setting.
Course Text:
Hunt, Nancy and Marshall, Kathleen. Exceptional Children and Youth, EDU -102 Special
Education, Bergen Community College Custom Edition, Cengage Learning 2012.
Alternate Text:
Hunt, Nancy and Marshall, Kathleen. Exceptional Children and Youth, Wadsworth, Cengage
Learning, 5th Edition, 2012.
Grading Policy:
• Written Lesson Plan with special accommodations 20%
• Evaluation Essay/Observation Hours 20%
• Written Assignments, Sign Language Presentation 20%
• Case study/Individualized Lesson Plan 20%
• Presentation: Issue related to students with special needs 20%
Grading Scale:
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A 90-100
B+ 85-89
B 80-84
C+ 75-79
C 70-74
D 60-69
F below 60
Attendance/Lateness Policy:
All students are expected to attend punctually every scheduled meeting of each course in which
they are registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be determined by the
instructor for each section of each course. These will be established in writing on the individual
course outline. Attendance will be kept by the instructor for administrative and counseling
purposes.
Students are expected to attend every scheduled class and to arrive punctually. An objective of
this course is to develop professional behaviors and characteristics and being on time and present
is a reflection of your professionalism as a pre-service teaching candidate.
Attendance will be taken at each class session. Each student is held responsible for all material
presented in class. In the event that you must be absent, it is necessary for you to follow the
syllabus and get the work that was missed from a classmate. You will receive 1 absent mark for
every 3 times you arrive late.
Please review the statement on acceptable use of BCC technology in the college catalog.
Statement on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Bergen Community College has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt
and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by federal regulations
implementing section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Section 504 and ADA state, in part, that “no qualified
individual with a disability, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be
denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to
discrimination by any such entity.”
Academic Integrity Policy in this Course
The integrity of any academic discipline is essential and requires that those who engage the
subject matter do so in an honest and forthright manner. In this environment cheating of any sort
is unacceptable, and if uncovered, will be sanctioned. The policy used in this course is akin to
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that of the College. If a student is found cheating or plagiarizes on written assignments he/she
will receive an F for that assignment. A written description of the incident will be forwarded to
the Vice President of Student Affairs to be placed on file. If a second incident occurs the student
will fail the course and a second written description concerning the event will be forwarded to
the Vice President of Student Affairs. Any subsequent actions will be pursued by the Vice
President and the Committee on Academic Standing.
Discrimination and Harassment Policy
Bergen Community College is committed to providing its students and employees with an
academic and work environment free from sexual harassment or discrimination.
1. Discrimination, harassment or disrespect on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national
origin, ancestry, religion, gender, (including gender identity or expression or disability), marital
status, affection or sexual orientation, military service, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic
information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait or any other legally protected
classification.
2. Sexual harassment in any form constitutes prohibited, unprofessional, and unacceptable
conduct and is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1990, as amended,
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination,
established case law and State policies. The policy applies to all persons. Administrators, faculty,
staff, and students are all covered.
Acceptable Use of BCC Technology Resources
Bergen Community College reserves the right to monitor its information technology resources
and telecommunications network to protect the integrity of its computing systems, workstations,
and lab facilities, and to ensure compliance with all acceptable use and related policies and
procedures. To this end, the College reserves the right to inspect any and all computer systems or
data that reside on its telecommunications network for violations of any acceptable use and
related policies and procedures. (See BCC Catalog for details). The College’s entire Acceptable
Use policy, administrative guidelines, and procedures may be found at the College website.
Course Outline and Calendar:
Introduction Week Week 1
An Introduction to Special Education Week 2
Making Special Education Work for All Children Week 3
Risk Factors and Early Intervention
Week 4
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Children with Learning Disabilities
• Develop a lesson plan for an inclusive classroom with accommodations
Week 5
Communication Disorders
• Sign language presentation
Week 6
Severe Disabilities
• Write an essay reflecting on your interest/potential to teach students
with severe disabilities
Week 7
Individualizing Instruction
• Midterm Project: Case Study/Individualized Lesson Plan
Week 8
Behavior Disorders
• Teacher-Parent Role Play
Week 9
Autism Week 10
Children with Intellectual Disabilities
• Evaluation Essay of Classroom Practices
• Observation Time Sheet due
Week 11
Hearing & Vision Loss Week 12
Physical Disabilities & Health Impairments Week 13
Final Project: Presentation on areas relevant to students with special needs Week 14
Gifted & Talented Week 15