MODULE 4

FOCUS TPE

• #8 Learning about Students
• #12 Professional, Legal, and Ethical Obligations

BRAIN RULES

• Humans need to:
• Connect
• Collaborate
• Cooperate

P21 SKILLS

• Collaboration
• Communication

MODULE ELEMENTS

• Students with special needs
• Students Study/Success Team
• Child Abuse Reporting

ACTIVITY 4.01

PROCEDURE

• View video on Special Education
• Read and take notes on Lewis & Doorlag
• Read about SST process
• Learn the role of the general education teacher
• Learn about the IDEA 504 and IEP process

PROCEDURES CONT.

• Access appendices for readings
• Summarize your understanding of:
• SST and IEP meetings
• Dos and Don'ts of Special Education

SUBMISSIONS

• Plans of action for student in Appendix 4.01d
• Summary of your role and understanding of SST process

ACTIVITY 4.02

PROCEDURE

• Read & review information on reporting procedures
• Understand the definition of child abuse and your obligations
• Read the case study:
• With a virtual partner(s) create and post your decision(s) for action
• With your partner(s) create a PSA about reporting abuse

SUBMISSIONS

• Summary of decisions on child abuse scenario
• Public Service Announcement (PSA) abuse

PROFESSIONAL REFLECTION

• Focus on TPE 8
• Cite academic theorists, reading, information
• Respond to prompts
• Reference collaborative project

INSTRUCTOR'S NOTES

• Module 4 is EXTREMELY important.
• Mandated reporters can make a difference.
• Deciding to report is difficult.
• It is NOT your job to investigate.
• Base your decision on a preponderance of evidence.