DSPS Classes Syllabi
Course Outline for:
Keyboarding/Word Processing DSPS 72
Instructor: Claudia DaMetz
Phone: High Tech Center (858) 536-4303, DSPS Office (858) 536-7212
Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-5:00, Wednesday 8:30-1:00
Subject: DSPS 72
CRN: 73906
Course Title: Keyboarding/Word Processing LD
Units: 1 Credit/No Credit Only
Catalog Course Description
This course has been designed for students with learning disabilities.
Designed to allow learning disabled students to develop the necessary skills to use a word processor for preparation of mainstream class writing assignments and for personal use. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units. Credit for this course will not apply to the associate degree.
Course Objective:
1. Familiarize student with computer keyboard and word processing software (Microsoft Word for Windows or Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing).
2. Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy to reach 15-20 words per minute.
3. Use of word-processing software to produce or edit copy assigned by instructor, or complete in class work assigned by other instructors.
Course Outline:
1. Introduction to computer keyboard and functions.
2. Use of text editing functions like insertions, deletions, formatting, layout and type.
3. Techniques to develop keyboarding speed and accuracy.
4. Use of spell-check program.
Evaluation:
1. The student will be evaluated by class attendance to lecture and lab (2 hrs. a week). You may be dropped after 3 unexcused absences.
2. Typing speed as measured by software program.
3. Completion of assignments.
4. Two quizzes.
5. Completion of final project.
Method of Instruction:
1. One to one demonstration.
2. Individual practice on computer keyboard.
Required Supplies:
Unformatted diskettes 3.5" 2HD to save work and case or box to protect disks.
Text book Windows 95' Visual PocketGuide - IDG's IntroGraphic Series
Course Outline for Independent Study:
Adaptive
Computer Equipment DSPS 76
Instructor: Claudia DaMetz
Phone: High Tech Center 536-4303, DSPS Office 536-7212
Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-5:00, Wednesday 8:30-1:00
Subject: DSPS 76
CRN: 73919
Course Title: Independent Study: Adaptive Computer Equipment
Units: 1 Credit/No Credit Only
Catalog Course Description
This course has been designed for students with disabilities. Designed to allow disabled students to develop in-depth knowledge of adaptive computer devices in preparation for mainstream classes. May be repeated three times with different course content. Not open to students with credit for Disabled Students Programs and Services 065 (DSPS 65), Adaptive Computer Equipment. Credit for this course will not apply to the associate degree.
Course Objective:
1. Familiarize student with computer commands.
2. Develop keyboard and adaptive device familiarity.
3. Produce and edit documents.
4. Maintain data disk.
Course Outline:
1. Introduction to computer and device through manual and instruction.
2. Use of Windows program to locate files, edit, and save data to disk.
3. Manipulate files using adaptive device.
Evaluation:
1. The student will be evaluated by class attendance to lecture and lab sessions based on hours approved (3 hrs. a week). You may be dropped after 3 unexcused absences.
2. Ability to use device to manipulate text.
3. Two quizzes.
Method of instruction:
1. Individual introductory discussion and demonstration of equipment.
2. One to one demonstration.
3. Individual practice on adaptive device.
Required Supplies:
Unformatted diskettes 3.5" 2HD to save work and case or box to protect disks.
Text book Windows 95' Visual PocketGuide - IDG's IntroGraphic Series
Course Outline for Learning Disabilities Assessment Class DSPS 50
Instructor: Sandra Smith
Semester: Summer 2000
Office: C304e Phone: 536-7212 Office Hours: By Appt.
Course Title: Individual Education Planning CRN: 72738
Subject Area & Course Number: DSPS 50
Class Meets: TBA
Course Description:
This course has been designed for students with disabilities.
An individualized course designed to assess the disabled student's
needs for special assistance in the community college setting
and to assist himiher in planning appropriate educational goals
and in selecting and/or preparing for college classes. Credit
for this course will not apply to the associate degree.
Course Objective:
Course objectives are individually developed with each student.
Expected outcomes may include the following, as well as other
objectives appropriate for the particular student:
1. Students may develop better study habits to assist them
with their class work.
2. Students may participate in testing to assess their academic
achievement and aptitude, and their current level of functioning
in memory, concentration, and information processing.
3. Students may develop time-management skills.
4. Students may develop techniques for determining their own
goals and objectives.
5. Students may develop an awareness of community resources to
meet their individual needs.
6. Students may develop decision-making skills.
7. Students may develop appropriate behaviors for college campus.
8. Students may develop test-taking skills.
9. Students may determine educational goals and outline required
courses to complete each semester.
Evaluation:
Evaluation procedures are developed jointly by the instructor
and the student based on individually determined goals and objectives.
Method of Instruction:
Individual diagnostic assessment and counseling.
Text and Supplies:
Will depend on student needs and goals. The following may be
used where appropriate:
1. Standardized test materials
2. Other evaluation materials appropriate to individual students
needs.
3. Samples of student's performance in mainstream classes.
4. Recordslreports from academic, medical andlor vocational sources.
Attendance Requirements:
According to District Policy students may be dropped after unexcused
absences exceed 6% of total hours for the term and must be dropped
if unexcused absences exceed 12% of total hours. Absences will
be excused if instructor is notified on or prior to the class
meeting.
Assignments:
Course Content and Scope:
A. OUTLINE OF TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE COURSE
Content and activities vary depending on needs of individual
students.
B. APPROPRIATE READINGS
Readings from student's assigned textbooks in mainstream courses
may be used to diagnose student's deficiencies and plan strategies
for remediation and compensation.
C. WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
The student and instructor will develop an Individual Educational
Plan as prescribed for disabled students in Title 5 of the Education
Code. This plan will be based on diagnostic test results indicating
student strengths and weaknesses.
D. APPROPRIATE OUTSIDE ASSIGNMENTS
Practice.appropriate disability related compensatory strategies
as recommended by and discussed with the instructor.
Prepared by: Sandra Smith
Now that you have been given an ADD Code for the Learning Disabilities Assessment class (DSPS 50), you will be scheduled for testing with the Learning Disabilities Specialist.
The process is as follows:
| Take your Add Code to Admissions |
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| Return to the DSPS Office |
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| Meet with the Learning Disabilities Specialist at your scheduled times |
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