Peer Tutoring I & II Syllabus Spring Semester 2015 Teacher: Kelly Adams Email: School Telephone: 606-768-8166 Location: MCE K-8 Room 397 Office Hours: Before & after school Instructional Assistants: Dana Perry, Lisa Kilgore, Lori Thomason, Kim Dorsey Course Description (From the MCHS Course Catalog): This course is designed to offer students an opportunity to (1) develop an understanding of the importance of friendships for all students, (2) learn basic teaching and curriculum concepts, (3) develop positive attitudes and understanding of barriers to full social integration of persons with disabilities or those who struggle with course work, and (4) learn about career opportunities in working with students in this environment. Prerequisites: Must have teacher approval before signing up for this course. Instructional Goals: At the end of this course, you will: Further learn to treat everyone, disability or not, equally and with respect. Have possibly made a friend for life. This may be an opportunity for new friendships for you as well-be open to it! Become a better role model both to students with disabilities and other students. Have a better understanding of the importance of confidentiality, or privacy, especially in the special education program. Become a better advocate, or supporter, of people with disabilities. Course Text: No text; various handouts may be utilized throughout the semester Confidentiality: As a peer tutor, as in any relationship, you might learn sensitive information about the individual’s life, past history and disability. This information MUST be kept confidential, or private! Information learned about your peer buddy must not be shared with others outside the Resource Room, with the exception of one of the following: The individual is a danger to him/herself, The individual is a danger to others, or The individual is suspected to a victim of abuse. **If you suspect any of these, talk with your teacher immediately! Grading A = 90 – 100 – B = 80 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69 F = 59 and below
Peer Tutoring I & II Syllabus Spring Semester 2015 Teacher: Kelly Adams Email: School Telephone: 606-768-8166 Location: MCE K-8 Room 397 Office Hours: Before & after school Instructional Assistants: Dana Perry, Lisa Kilgore, Lori Thomason, Kim Dorsey Course Description (From the MCHS Course Catalog): This course is designed to offer students an opportunity to (1) develop an understanding of the importance of friendships for all students, (2) learn basic teaching and curriculum concepts, (3) develop positive attitudes and understanding of barriers to full social integration of persons with disabilities or those who struggle with course work, and (4) learn about career opportunities in working with students in this environment. Prerequisites: Must have teacher approval before signing up for this course. Instructional Goals: At the end of this course, you will: Further learn to treat everyone, disability or not, equally and with respect. Have possibly made a friend for life. This may be an opportunity for new friendships for you as well-be open to it! Become a better role model both to students with disabilities and other students. Have a better understanding of the importance of confidentiality, or privacy, especially in the special education program. Become a better advocate, or supporter, of people with disabilities. Course Text: No text; various handouts may be utilized throughout the semester Confidentiality: As a peer tutor, as in any relationship, you might learn sensitive information about the individual’s life, past history and disability. This information MUST be kept confidential, or private! Information learned about your peer buddy must not be shared with others outside the Resource Room, with the exception of one of the following: The individual is a danger to him/herself, The individual is a danger to others, or The individual is suspected to a victim of abuse. **If you suspect any of these, talk with your teacher immediately! Grading A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69 F = 59 and below
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