Johns Hopkins University School of Education Integrating Evidence-Based Practices Into Electronic Syllabi for Special Education Teacher Preparation: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SECONDARY SUPPORT INITIATIVE (JHUSSI) Laura R. B. Broughton, M.A., J.D. Michael S. Rosenberg, Ph.D. Lauren Neimeyer, M.S. 325T Webinar September 16, 2011 The contents of this presentation and the subject website were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, Cooperative Agreement #H325T090027. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Corinne Weidenthal.
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J o h n s H o p k i n s U n i v e r s i t y S c h o o l o f E d u c a t i o n
Integrating Evidence-Based Practices Into Electronic Syllabi for Special Education
Teacher Preparation:
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SECONDARY SUPPORT INITIATIVE (JHUSSI)
Laura R. B. Broughton, M.A., J.D.Michael S. Rosenberg, Ph.D.
Lauren Neimeyer, M.S.
325T Webinar September 16, 2011
The contents of this presentation and the subject website were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, Cooperative Agreement #H325T090027. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Corinne Weidenthal.
Session Objectives
To provide a description of the JHUSSI
To discuss the JHU Special Education Teacher Preparation Program at the Secondary Level and enhancements needed
To discuss the process and supports needed for developing model syllabi, exemplars, and evaluation mechanisms
To discuss the benefits and limitations of the model syllabi and accompanying learning activities and materials
To share data from student and instructor questionnaires
JHUSSI Goals
Expand and Enhance Existing Graduate Initial Certification Program at the Secondary Level
Ultimately, Improve the Recruitment, Preparation, and support of HQT of Secondary Students with High Incidence Disabilities
Areas in Need of Redesign
Secondary content integration
Need for more explicit instruction in supports and accommodations
Enhanced collaboration among SE and GE teacher educators
Conveying HQT
Recruitment efforts of personnel from underrepresented CLD groups
Integration of culturally responsive instructional practices
Areas in Need of Redesign
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Expansion and enhancement of realistic and cost effective systems of mentoring and support
Design of alternative methods for the increasing access of program content to nontraditional students
Focus of Presentation
Collaboratively Create New Model Syllabi and Accompanying Learning Activities, Materials, and Evaluation Mechanisms
Considerations Evidence-based practices Support for faculty (many of whom are adjunct) Provide a platform that allows for flexibility,
access, and expansion Pedagogy linked to applied content exemplars Interesting mode of presentation Leverage other OSEP investments Syllabus is the focal point of linkages
Monthly JHUSSI team meetings Consensus on terms used
Ongoing professional development by team members and state/local school agents
Regularly scheduled meetings among general education faculty, educational consultants (both special and general educators), and Project Director
Development of Platform
Driven by new model syllabi for
Course No. 874.528 Diversifying the General Education Curriculum: Methods for Secondary Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities Methods in English & history/social studies
Focus content for learning activities, materials, and evaluation mechanisms in accordance with standards set in Maryland State Voluntary Curriculum and by professional organizations
Content to be taught determines evidence-based strategies utilized
Summative Data Collected from Instructors and Students
From instructors From students
“I loved the strong push to incorporate technology in the classroom and provide us with useful resources. So helpful!”
“Appreciated the depth knowledge & for pushing to make this a practical and research class”
“Initially hesitant about mixed content (math/science/Eng) but actually think learned more by getting other perspectives”
“Need for case study materials that examine RTI interventions in a secondary setting.”
“Students appreciate learning strategies surrounding RTI but examples at the Vanderbilt (IRIS) site reference elementary school classrooms.”
Summative Data Collected from Instructors and Students
From instructors From students
“The ELC is confusing and needs to be improved for a graduate level school.”
“It would be very helpful to break this course down further into content areas..., would mean more instructors, but …, be a lot more in-depth in learning & problem solving for students with special needs.”
“Presentations were helpful. Textbook was not helpful. I didn’t read the book once.”
“Continue with Guest Speaker from (JHU) library pointing out resources available for research.”
“Could there be an extension activity designed to help a designated school with materials and instruction that students could work on in groups? This project activity would make use of the exemplary lesson plans found on the web site.”
So what have we learned thus far? And
how will it impact how we proceed?
General Education and Special Education Faculty Members of 325T grant team
Technical consultant(s): Members of 325T grant team
Attend monthly meetings
Time covered by grant
Establish strong partnerships with state and local school systems
Platform Able to support and evolve with e-syllabi
Not change after year 2 of grant
Supports necessary to ensure efficient development of e-syllabi:
Questions?
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