ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
"Preparing students to serve as effective, reflective and caring teachers."
COURSE SYLLABUS
EEX 4941
Nature and Diagnostic Assessment of Autism Field Experience
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in the event of extenuating circumstances.
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EEX 4941
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Online - Weekly participation is required for attendance. Participation in this course is
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One Credit
EEX 4094
Admission to AUTISM-NO program or COE student w permission
Online, within 48 business
hours
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@spcollege.edu MyCourses email preferred
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT: College of Education
Dean:
Office Location & Number:
Kimberly Hartman, Ph.D.
Tarpon Springs
BB 101
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a companion course to the Nature of Autism course. Students will spend time in a classroom with children
who have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in order to apply the knowledge gained in the paired theory course.
Assignments and peer discussion relating to the observed application of material covered in the companion course will be
submitted. 30 clock hours spent with child or children diagnosed with ASD in a school setting. 15 contact hours.
Please note: only FLDOE can determine if practicum hours are required for an experienced ASD teacher. All others must
take the field hours with the theory course.
II. MAJOR LEARNING OUTCOMES
1.
The student will compare the companion/theory course instruction (Nature of Autism) to its application in an
authentic field setting by:
a.
b.
2.
analyzing best teaching practices through the use of an observation checklist of instructional strategies for
children with autism.
constructing and evaluating a case study on a child with ASD.
The student will perform the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs) as they apply in a classroom of
children with ASD by:
a.
b.
evaluating personal performance using a summative rating form based on the FEAPs.
conducting themselves in an ethical and professional manner in the schools as evidenced by a disposition form.
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III. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(S), RESOURCES AND MATERIALS
A. Required Textbooks
Textbook(s)
Required : No text required
Recommended :
Students using eBooks must have access to the eBooks during class sessions.
B. Supplemental Material
Resources
Materials:
Library:
http://www.spcollege.edu/libraries/
C. Technology
Technology is an essential tool for receiving and developing instruction. Students are expected to reference ANGEL
continuously to assure all current content for class has been accessed. Additionally students are expected to be familiar or
familiarize themselves with PowerPoint presentation methods.
The instructor of this course frequently uses smart boards, ELMOs, power point, digital media, and web based resources to
disseminate information and engage preservice learners and students.
All work must be submitted in a format compatible with Microsoft Word (e.g.: .doc, .docx, .rtf)
D. Supplies
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IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS
A. School Based Hours Course Requirements
This course requires 30 hours in a setting that includes students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Classroom teachers of
students whose classrooms contain students with ASD may use their own classroom for the field experience. Students are
encouraged to do more than sit and observe, but to jump in, tutor, work with students, and even teach lessons as permitted by
the individual Cooperating Classroom Teacher (CCT).
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B. ALL Course Assignments
Name of
Assignment Description
Assignment
Hours Form
(Required)
Printout verifying hours or signed
verification letter (use provided
template) Not needed if you are a
classroom teacher or aide per above
form
Reflective
Reflective Journals - one per ten hours
Journals
1st – by Week 3, 2nd – by Week 6, 3rd –
(150 points) by Week 9 - 50 points each
Follow directions! Connect reflections
to the course materials/concepts!
Disposition Form is available in MyCourses
Report (20
supplement. Due Week 9
points)
Case Study
(130 points)
300
Student will complete the case study
template on an actual student, using an
alias for that student. Due Week 9.
TOTAL POINTS
Required signatures
CCT or administrator
Volunteer Coordinator,
Administrator of School/Camp
You may request supervising
teacher/administrator to
comment, but signature is not
required
Required that this is completed
by your CCT or administrator
regarding your professional
performance.
N/A as this is an assignment
completed by the student
V. SYLLABUS STATEMENTS COMMON TO ALL COE SYLLABI
A. COE SYLLABUS STATEMENTS
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VrvFtlW9RPl2YgbSrHdstAkktd-BtneMQuttI5khNzQ/edit?usp=sharing
B. SPC SYLLABUS STATEMENTS
http://www.spcollege.edu/addendum/
Each student must read all topics within this syllabus and the content of the links. If the student needs
clarification on any items in the syllabus or linked statements, he/she should contact the course
instructor.
If you remain enrolled after the drop date this signifies that you agree to abide fully by the parameters
set in this syllabus and any syllabus addendum.
VI. CALENDAR AND TOPICAL OUTLINE
Hours Form – by Week 10
Reflective Journals - one per ten hours 1st – by Week 3, 2nd – by Week 6, 3rd – by Week 9
Be sure to use the course materials and concepts when reflecting on your experiences.
Student Case Study – by Week 9
Disposition Report – by Week 9
VII.
UNIFORM CORE CURRICULUM ASSIGNMENTS
There are no UCC assessment points/assignments in this course.
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