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EDU 270 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (Summer 2011)
In a recent Superintendent’s Memo #206-10, the Virginia Department of Education announced a new Web site http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/english/elementary/reading/reading_vocabulary_strategies.shtml for elementary teachers in kindergarten through grade three to support reading comprehension and vocabulary development. The site contains a collection of video vignettes entitled Elementary Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Strategies that demonstrate effective strategies and activities for elementary school classrooms. Below is an excerpt from the memo. The strategies and activities presented in the vignettes may be adapted and used with students at all grade levels. In each video clip, a Video titles in this series include: Read Aloud To increase students vocabulary knowledge and comprehension skills; Know, Want, Learn A framework that is used to connect students’ prior knowledge to what they are actively learning; Think-Alouds To help students understand the mental processes readers engage when constructing meaning from text; Anticipation Guides To activate and assess students’ prior knowledge, to establish a purpose for reading, and to motivate students by stimulating their interest; Two-Column Notes To help students think critically about text; Concept Sorts Activities in categorization of objects, pictures, or words by concept or meaning. Reference Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is the first course of a three course sequence leading to certification in autism. This certificate is endorsed by the Virginia Autism Council. This course will cover the nature of autism and related developmental disorders. It will detail and discuss current evaluation and assessment measures in ASD. Research on current autism data based intervention strategies and their implementation in the school setting will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on early identification of autism and treatment of school aged children. Finally, this course will assist teachers and other school personnel to assess students’ strengths and areas of need in order to develop an appropriate individualized education plan that can be implemented in the school setting. 3 Credits. June 27-30, 2011 (Monday - Thursday) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM GC Instructor: N. Woolard August 1, 8, 15, and 22 (Monday) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WC Instructor: N. Woolard This course presents practical ideas for encouraging pro-social behavior in the students. This course teaches the difference between procedures and classroom rules and the importance of using them effectively. 3 Credits M-F / August 1-5 8 AM – 5 PM GC Instructor: A. Lowery This course focuses on the solution to the achievement gap. How to update learning will be demonstrated along with three new teaching tools that make it possible to successfully teach every student on grade level. Through this experience, teachers will be introduced to the use of Cognitive Science to turn around failing students and schools. 3 Credits M-F / August 8-12 8 AM – 5 PM GC Instructor: A. Lowery
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