You
will write a research paper of about a topic that is related to
exceptionality, special education, inclusive education, disability.
There should be a focus on young children. The paper will contain:
introduction:
what this topic is, why it is important, thesis statement: your
position on this topic
details
about your topic with references from scholarly sources, details
that support your thesis statement
counter
claims to your thesis statement
responses
to counter claims from scholarly sources
legislation
that relates to your topic
cultural
implications of your topic
resources
for families and educators
conclusion
Suggested
topics:
Specific
Exceptionalities (Neuro–diversity/Autism, ADHD, Blindness,
Deafness, Communication Disorders. Physical Disabilities, Gifted and
Talented Education….)
Inclusive
classrooms
Self-contained
classrooms
Least
Restrictive Environment
Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act, or any other legislation, or parts
of legislation
Disproportionate
Representation
Cultural
competency/Cultural equity
Teacher
resources/teacher training
Related
Service professionals Speech Therapist, OT, PT, Audiologist,
Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Educational Evaluator,
School
Discipline
Trauma
Sensitive Practice
Adaptive/Assistive
Technology
Universal
Design
Bilingualism
and Exceptionality
IEP/IFSP
Any
other topic that you have discussed with the professor
Grading
for the paper will be mutually determined by each student and the
professor. See sample Grading Rubric below
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