SPED 6934 - Field-based Practicum with Moderate/Intensive Exceptional Learners in Grades 7-12
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 41681,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
William Green
Email: wfgreen@ysu.edu
Course Description
6934. Field-based Practicum with Moderate/Intensive Exceptional Learners in Grades 7-12. Practicum experience, with moderate/intensive exceptional learners within grades 7-12, in which the candidate acquires and demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to design and implement data guided standards-based instruction with differentiated methods, assessments that promote learner growth including effective feedback, and collaboratively work with teacher(s), parents/guardians, and related service professional(s) to implement instruction to meet learners’ diverse needs. Field hours required. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | A Survival Guide for New Special Educators | Billingsley, B. S., Brownell, M. T., Israel, M., & Kamman, M. L. (2013) | 9781118095683 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Billingsley et al.; IRIS Assistive Technology module; applicable standards | Selecting learners with moderate/intensive needs; IEP analysis; CBM development; assistive technology and AAC | Discussion 1; CBM, Summary, and Instructional Strategies; Assistive Technology Assessment |
| 10/26 | Billingsley et al.; Module 2 resources | Analyzing CBM results; individualized planning; accessibility and learner supports | Discussion 2; first set of lesson plans |
| 11/2 | Billingsley et al.; Module 3 resources | Implementing instruction; collecting data; assistive technology and communication supports | Discussion 3; second set of lesson plans; Teaching Video #1 and Reflection #1 |
| 11/9 | Billingsley et al.; Module 4 resources | Progress monitoring and data-guided instructional adjustment | Discussion 4; third set of lesson plans |
| 11/16 | Billingsley et al.; Module 5 resources | Implementing revised instruction; analyzing learner access, participation, and progress | Discussion 5; fourth set of lesson plans; Teaching Video #2 and Reflection #2 |
| 11/23 | Billingsley et al.; TWS directions and rubric | Teacher Work Sample development; contextual factors, goals, assessments, and instructional design | Discussion 6; Teacher Work Sample development |
| 11/30 | TWS directions and rubric; Module 7 resources | Analysis of student learning; reflection and self-evaluation; course synthesis | Discussion 7; Teacher Work Sample/Critical Task; Final Quiz |
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.