ELIS 4804 01: Diff Lrng 3 to 5 Classroom < Youngstown State University

ELIS 4804 - Differentiating for Learning in the 3-5 Classroom

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41863,
Credit hours: 3

Course Meeting Times

Instructor

Amy Camardese

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title:Dr. Amy Camardese
Instructor Professional Qualifications:Ph.D., Kent State University
Instructor Office Location:NA
Instructor Office Phone:cell - 330-240-5878

Private Instructor Information

Course Description

4804. Differentiating for Learning in the 3-5 Classroom. This course emphasizes a social learning approach embedded within an ecological framework. Candidates will apply high leverage practices including Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS) to prevent management problems, with emphasis on motivating students, differentiating for English Language Learners, and making data-based decisions including responding to unwanted behavior when it occurs in classrooms. Field hours required. Prereq.: TELS Upper Division Status, ELIS 3701, ELIS 3702, ELIS 3703, ELIS 3704. Coreq.: ELIS 4800, ELIS 4801, ELIS 4802, and ELIS 4803. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group	Title	Author	ISBN
Required	Differentiation in the elementary grades: Strategies to engage and equip all learners (1st edition)	Doubet K.J. & Hockett, J.A.

Text/Resources:

Required:

Doubet K.J. & Hockett, J.A. (2018) Differentiation in the elementary grades: Strategies to

engage and equip all learners (1st ed.). ASCD.

Recommended:

Gayle, G., Kaufeldt, M., & Mattos, M. (2016). Best practices at tier 1: Daily differentiation for

effective instruction.

Websites:

SPED High Leverage Practices: https://highleveragepractices.org

High Leverage Practices: CEEDAR: https://ceedar.education.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CEC-HLP-Web.pdf

Positive Behavior Intervention Support: https://www.pbis.org

Response to Intervention: http://rtinetwork.org/professional/virtual-visits

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.

Additional Course Materials

Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

How to Succeed in This Course

Attendance Expectations

Late Work Submission Policy

Additional Course Expectations

Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

Assignments/Assessments

Grading and Grading Scale

University Policies

Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of	Reading(s)	Proposed Topic	Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24	Chapter 1 in Differentiation Text	Introduction to Course/building a Healthy Classroom	Group Activity
8/31	BB folder will have additional materials	Collaborating with families	Padlet
9/7	Chahpter 2 - Articulating Learning Goals	Backward Design	Group Activity One
9/14	Read Chapter 5 - Formative Assessment	Formative Assessment	OCALI Module Autism
9/21	Read chapter 4 - Providing Interactive Learning Experiences	Variability/Differentiated Practices
9/28	Chapter 7 - Differentiating According to Student Interest & Learning Preferences	Increasing Motivation and Investment	OCALI Module FBA
10/5	Chapter six - Differentiating According to Student Readiness	MTSS/RTI	Group Activity 2
10/12	BB folder will include additional materials	PBIS	IRIS Module: Measuring Behavior
10/19	BB folder will include additional materials	FBA	Mid-term reflection
10/26	Prevention Behavior Management	Prevention Behavior Management	MTSS/RTI/PBIS Detective Work
11/2	Review Ohio's SEL standards	Social Emotional Learning for grades 3-5
11/9	BB folder will include additional materials	Self-Determination Skills for grades 3-5	Work on Field Analysis Report
11/16	Work on Field Analysis Report	Field Analysis Report
11/23	BB folder will include additional materials	HLP review	Field analysis report
11/30	Happy Thanksgiving
12/7	Work on Critical Task	Work on Critical Task	Critical Task/Final Reflection

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.

ELIS 4804 01: Diff Lrng 3 to 5 Classroom