Syllabus
Department of Communication
Disorders and Sciences
Coordinator: Edward Hall, Ph.D.
Office: Monterey
Hall, Room 331
Address: Department of Communication Disorders & Sciences
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8279
Telephone: 818.677.2823 (voice); 818.677.5l48 (TDD)
Email: ehall@csun.edu
Office
Hours: Monday, Thursday 12:00 –
1:00 p.m.
A minimum of 135 Hours over one full
Semester in a Public School Setting. 6 units
The student will spend two full days per week in the Public School System under the supervision of a Master Teacher. In addition, all candidates will be supervised by a University Faculty Coordinator from the Department of Communication Disorders & Sciences. The student will assume the planning and teaching responsibilities of the Master Teacher on the assigned days.
C. Course Objectives for Speech-Language
Pathology Students:
1.
The
student will demonstrate knowledge of the development and effective use of individualized objectives for
exceptional individuals with language, speech and hearing disorders.
2.
The
student will demonstrate knowledge of the related fields for those individuals
having language, speech and hearing disorders, and the effective use of
information obtained from these sources.
3.
The
student will demonstrate knowledge of designing and utilizing pupil performance
criteria to evaluate pupil attainment and behavior.
4.
The
student will demonstrate knowledge of techniques for evaluating and reporting
clinical progress.
5.
The
student will demonstrate knowledge of the evaluation of identification,
assessment, and clinical educational management methods, material and media in
terms of efficiency in attaining stated objectives.
6.
The
student will demonstrate knowledge of the utilization of management and
communication skills to design and manage effectively language, speech and
hearing programs in the schools.
This includes knowledge of the personal characteristic necessary to be a
professional Speech Pathologist in the Schools.
D. Student
Learning Outcomes (SLO’s): As a result of this class, the
Students will be able to understand and describe…
1. The Speech-Language and
Audiology Services provided in the Schools.
2. The Legislative Foundations of
Special Education.
3. The Referral and Assessment
Options and Issues in the school environment.
4. The IEP Processes and Procedures
5. The Service Delivery Options in
the Schools
6. The bases for providing
successful intervention and access to Curriculum
7. The role of Specialized Services
in the Schools covering students who are Culturally/Linguistically Diverse
(CLD); Infants and Toddlers, Autistic (Autism Spectrum Disorders ASD); Home
Bound; and candidates for Assistive Technology and/or Augmentative/Alternative
Communication Devices.
8. Procedural Safeguards and other
Protections for Children in Special Education.
9. Professional Issues,
Requirements and Ethics for the Speech Pathologists in the Schools
For
majors in Speech-Language Pathology, this course contributes to:
Standard IV-G.
Supervised Clinical Experiences, Ind. Study, or appropriate Alternative
Methods:
1. Evaluation (must include all skill
outcomes listed in a-g below for each of the following 9 major areas):
·
Articulation
·
Fluency
·
Voice
and Resonance
·
Rec./Exp.
Language
·
Hearing
& Impact on SLP
·
Swallowing
·
Cog.
Aspects of Comm.
·
Social
Aspects of Comm.
·
Communication
Modalities
a.
Conduct
screening and prevention procedures (including prevention activities.
b.
Collect
case history information and integrate information from
clients/patients/pupils, family, caregivers, teachers, relevant others, and
other professionals.
c.
Select
and administer appropriate evaluation procedures, such as behavioral
observations, non standardized and standardized tests,
and instrumental procedures.
d.
Adapt
evaluation procedures to meet client/patient needs
e.
Interpret,
integrate, and synthesize all information to develop diagnoses and make
appropriate recommendations for intervention.
f.
Complete
administrative and reporting functions necessary to support evaluations.
g.
Refer
clients/patients/pupils for appropriate services.
2.
Intervention
(must include all skill outcomes listed in a-g below for each of
the 9 major
areas):
·
Articulation
·
Fluency
·
Voice
and Resonance
·
Rec./Exp.
Language
·
Hearing
& Impact on SLP
·
Swallowing
·
Cog.
Aspects of Comm.
·
Social
Aspects of Comm.
a.
Develop
setting appropriate intervention plans with measurable and achievable goals
that meet clients/patients/pupils needs.
Collaborate with clients/patients/pupils and relevant others in the
planning process.
b.
Implement
intervention plans (involve clients/patients/pupils and relevant others in the
intervention process.
c.
Select
or develop and use appropriate materials and instrumentation for prevention and
intervention.
d.
Measure
and evaluate clients’/patients’/pupils’ performance and progress.
e.
Modify
intervention plans, strategies, materials, or instrumentation as appropriate to
meet the needs of the clients/patients/pupils.
f.
Complete
administrative and reporting functions necessary to support intervention.
g.
Identify
and refer clients/patients/pupils for services as appropriate.
3.
Interaction
and Personal Qualities
a. Communicate effectively
recognizing needs, values, preferred. mode of
communication and cultural/linguistic background.
b. Collaborate with others in case
management.
c. Provide counseling.
d. Adhere to the ASHA Code of
Ethics and behave professionally.
·
E16.
Maintain records in a manner consistent w/legal and
professional standards
·
E17.
Communicate results, recommendations, and progress to
appropriate individuals.
·
E18.
Use instrumentation according to manufacturer’s
specifications
and recommendations.
·
El9.
Determine whether instrumentation is in calibration according
to accepted standards.
G.
Term Paper: Using the class Text, Students will create 5 multiple choice
questions (having 5 options each) for each chapter of the text. For each question, the Students will
include the intended answer and the page number(s) used to develop the
question.
H.
Course Requirements and
Evaluation
1. Scheduling: The students will participate in one semester
of student-teaching in the Public School system (or
its equivalent) under the direct supervision of a Master-teacher with a
California State Credential as a Language Speech and Hearing Specialist, and
over two years of teaching experience in the schools. The master-teacher must also have ASHA certification and a
current ASHA account number, if the student wishes to obtain clinical hours
towards ASHA Certification of Clinical Competency. The schedule will include two full school days per week (or its
equivalent as approved by the University Supervisor) in an elementary school
setting. Upon request and approval
of the University Department Coordinator, the assignment for one of the two
days may be extended to preschool, junior high, high school, or special school
programs such as Hard of Hearing, Mentally Retarded, Orthopedic and Severe
Language Handicapped Classrooms, etc.
2. Hours:
The students must accrue a minimum of 135 hours on site of
student-teaching experience. This
is computed on the bases of the time on campus till the time the student leaves
and includes the lunch period (as this is typically used by the SLPs to communicate with other professionals in the
school). It typically includes a
half hour before and a half hour after school when materials are prepared and
disposed of and reports are written. If the 135 hour
minimum is reached before the end of the University Semester, the student will
nevertheless continue until the end of the Semester to provide continuity to
the school pupils. In most cases
this comes to 8 hours a day. For
ASHA and State License credit, however, only “face to face” therapy or
evaluation time will be counted and logged. For this there are no maximum or minimum requirements. What the students receive during the
semester is what they get record for credit.
3. Experiences and Activities
a. Maintain attendance and punctuality
b. Participate in the organization and scheduling of services to students using several service delivery models.
c. Plan IEP procedures and participate in EIP meetings.
d. Develop evaluation and progress update reports.
e. Plan strategies to implement short term objectives related to the IEP annual goals.
f. Become familiar in the use of various methods and materials through observation and practice.
g. Use a variety of behavior management strategies
h. Maintain confidentiality and professional ethical standards
i. Provide appropriate interaction for Least Restrictive Environment.
j. Conduct interactions with parents and community agencies
k. Record attendance, register entries, and daily notations.
l. Work with paraprofessionals to meet student needs.
m. Establish and maintain professional relationships with school staff, teachers, and professionals in other disciplines.
n. Participate in self evaluation process.
4. Termination
of Student-teaching: Several factors combined determine the
termination date of the student-teaching experience:
a.
A minimum
of 135 hours of assigned experience must be completed
b. The needs of the school pupils as determined by the Master-teacher
c. The needs of the student-teacher relevant to obtaining a rounded experience within the limits of the public school and/or University semester.
d. The needs of the student-teacher as created by special circumstances
e. Student-teaching will not be terminated before the end of the University semester without approval of the Master Teacher and the University Coordinator.
5. Supervision
and Counseling:
a.
Meetings: Two general meetings will be scheduled
for student-teachers. The first is an orientation meeting at the beginning of the
semester. The second is with
Credential Advisory Committee towards the end of the Semester.
b. Supervision and Observations: The Student-teacher will be observed continually by the Master-teacher. In addition, the College Supervisor will make a minimum of one on-site visitation during the semester and will be in contact by email with the Master-teachers as needed.
c. Counseling: Each student will receive individual counseling at the time he/she applies for student-teaching; at the time of the site visit; after the two general meetings (described above) if requested, and anytime during the semester that the need arises. The College Supervisor (Dr. Hall) is on 24 hour call at (818) 677 2823 or (805) 584 8608.
d. Evaluations: The student-teacher will receive a midterm and final evaluation from the Master-teacher. Evaluations will be emailed to the CSUN Data Warehouse by the Master-Teacher, who will be provided with an ID and a Password to the Student’s evaluation form online. The students are required to sign their evaluations. In special circumstances with the approval of the College-supervisor, the midterm evaluation may be omitted or delayed. The students will be rated according to the observed percentage of accuracy of their performance. A minimum of 80% will be considered Satisfactory (Score 3), 90% Strong (Score 4) and 100% Outstanding (Score 5). Below 80% (Score 1 or 2) will be considered below average and hence unsatisfactory. The student will receive credit for the course when all areas of the performance are satisfactory or better (Not Appropriate (NA) ratings excluded).
Requests
for accommodation in test taking or other special needs must be made to the
instructor by the first orientation meeting. Students who are authorized the assistance of sign language
interpretation or who are receiving real time captioning, are permitted
preferential seating in class (if this becomes applicable).
Every
member of the academic community at California State University Northridge is
expected to act with honesty and trustworthiness. In this course and all other,
acts of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation, or other forms of dishonesty
are not tolerated. Student
academic dishonesty will result in penalties ranging from a failing grade on an
assignment or examination, to a failing grade in the course, to referral to the
Office of Student Affairs for a determination of suspension r dismissal from
the University, as described in the University Catalog.