SPD 501 Discussion Question with Responses Week 1 to 6

SPD 501 Week 1 Discussion Question 1

Explain the purpose of the following components found within your course: Forums, Announcements, Calendar, and the Student Success Center. Finally, describe how will you utilize these components to ensure your success in your courses?

Week 1 Discussion Question 2

Why do you think collaboration is so highly encouraged in education? Also, describe how do you plan to build community within your classroom using collaboration?

SPD 501 Week 2 Discussion Question 1

What are the important characteristics of scholarly sources? Why are scholarly sources more appropriate for academic research than other sources such as blogs or newspaper articles?

Week 2 Discussion Question 2

What is Title IX and how does it affect you as a student? How will the guidelines described in Title IX affect your future practice as an educator?

SPD 501 Week 3 Discussion Question 1

Think about how the types of situations mentioned in the Policy Violations examples from your readings, might arise during your academic career. How does academic dishonesty undermine the purpose of graduate school?

Week 3 Discussion Question 2

Identify a teaching professional or a related service provider in the area of special education you may know. Talk about his or her experience in special education and about what it is like to work in the special education field. Compare your expectations of a career in special education with the experiences of the professional/related service provider. Have your expectations or interests changed? If so, how?

SPD 501 Week 4 Discussion Question 1

What role does the paraeducator play in the child’s life? Illustrate how you, as a classroom teacher, will collaborate with a paraeducator to offer support for students with special needs.

Week 4 Discussion Question 2

After reading the GCU Doctrinal Statement and Christian Identity and Heritage, how do you think GCU’s Christian heritage makes the GCU academic experience different then at a non-faith-based university? Finally, describe what value will this difference add to your educational experience?

SPD 501 Week 5 Discussion Question 1

In “Work or Love? A Christian Evaluation of John Dewey’s Views on the Purpose of Schooling," Cimpean states:

Dewey rejects the Christian purpose for schooling, which is to serve and love God. When evaluated from a Christian perspective, Dewey’s progressivism falls short due to its refusal to promote the Christian ideal of serving and loving God. Dewey’s purpose for schooling is to promote a democratic state.

Week 5 Discussion Question 2

What is the role of parents/guardians as advocates for their children? Also, state that as a special education advocate, what are some ways you can create partnerships to teach parents how to become advocates for their children?

SPD 501 Week 6 Discussion Question 1

Create a timeline for completing your program that includes taking your content and pedagogy exams. Also, state that where do you expect to complete your field experience and student teaching requirements?

Week 6 Discussion Question 2

How do you feel about taking classes online? What aspects of distance learning do you like? What aspects of distance learning do you find difficult or challenging?