Introduction to Assessment for Diverse Exceptional Learners - Fall 2013
Welcome to SPCD 527: Assessment for Diverse Exceptional Learners. In this course, you will engage in interactive presentations, work sessions, and discussions aimed at understanding assessment strategies for diverse learners. The syllabus has been distributed via the Banner system, and additional readings will be available on e-reserves as the semester progresses. We will focus on curriculum mapping, essential questions, and seeking student input. Expect qualitative evaluations and a collaborative learning environment. For questions, please reach out via email or schedule an appointment.
Introduction to Assessment for Diverse Exceptional Learners - Fall 2013
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Fall, 2013 SPCD 527: Assessment for Diverse Exceptional Learners
Topic: Introduction August 20, 3013
Announcements • Syllabus sent to your mail via Banner system. • I will update schedule throughout the semester. • Readings will be added to e-reserves as semester progresses. • Additional readings will be posted by colleagues to wiggio.com.
A Work in Progress… • Four year hiatus, 2009-2012 • LLSS 568, SPCD 568L, SPCD 593 • Curriculum mapping, Fall 2013 • New opportunity to: • Reconsider essential questions • Develop better framework • Obtain student input • Use new development process
E-reserves password assess527
Recurring Elements • APA Tip of the Day • Short interactive presentations • Work sessions • Small and whole group discussions • Student responsibility for sharing resources • Options for readings • Quick writes • Minute papers • Qualitative mid-semester evaluation • UNM Web site (www.unm.edu/~devalenz) • Wiki: www.wiggio.com
Julia Ann Scherba de Valenzuela, Ph.D. Prof. Scherba Prof. Scherba de Valenzuela Dr. Scherba Julia just Julia Dr. Scherba de Valenzuela Dr. Valenzuela Dr. de Valenzuela
Inquiring Minds Want to Know • What are you drinking? • Tea • What are you wearing? • Shoes • What are you doing? • Listening
Questions? Need appointment? • www.unm.edu/~devalenz • devalenz@unm.edu • (505) 867-5309
Office Hours • Fridays, 4-7, Satellite on University, just north of Lomas. • Mondays (odd weeks of the semester), 3-4:30, HH 254 • Wednesdays (even weeks), 4-5, HH 254 • Make an appointment beforehand. • Tell me a range of days and times and I’ll let you know when my next available appointment is.
Who are you? • I am… • I am a… Procedures: • Make a list. • Make a pie.
Quick Write: To what extent do you think most people see you as you see yourself. How might that be the same? How might that be different? Why?
Text, lies, and videotape. • Volunteer? • Read aloud. • Whole group: Your thoughts? • Small group: What does this have to do with assessment? • Whole group: Where do you/we go from here this semester?
Looking ahead: Topic: How disability gets constructed: The power of language Read: Peter (2000) AND Haller, Dorries, & Rahn (2006)