CONTACT INFORMATION
CLASS TIME & PLACE: Tu. & Th., 9:20-10:25 SS272 - Student Services Bldg.
OFFICE HOURS: M 9:30 – 11:30 and 1:30-2:30,
Tu. 2:00-3:30, W 9:30 – 11:00, Th. 2:00 - 3:30

Diane Swonk, Economist with Dyslexia

To make an appointment, call 965-0581, ext. 2364, or visit SS 160, DSPS Office.
OFFICE: Student Services 270 D– upstairs
PHONE: 965-0581, ext. 2343 - Leave message if you are absent.
E-MAIL: lewin@sbcc.edu
WEBSITES: Gerry Lewin’s Website: http://www.west.net/~ger/index.html
DSPS Website: http://www.sbcc.edu/dsps/
Check out the Student Art Gallery and Visions, the DSPS Online Student Publication!

COURSE PURPOSE
This course is designed for students with disabilities whose educational limitations affect acquisition, processing and expression of language. Rather than take the place of an English class, it provides strategies by which students may optimize their performance in college classes requiring reading and writing.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. To learn and apply reading and writing strategies to your credit class assignments so you do your best in college and in your future career.
2. To improve your skills in dealing with the written language.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Communication:
SLO 1: Apply, analyze and evaluate strategies for completing reading assignments.
MEASURE: Pre and post questionnaires; strategy self-evaluations; RAP for Paraphrasing Directed Learning Activity (DLA); SQ5R DLA

SLO 2: Apply, analyze and evaluate strategies for completing writing assignments.
MEASURE: Pre and post questionnaires; strategy evaluations; Essay Checklist

SLO 3: Describe learning profile and communicate requests for accommodations.
MEASURE: Pre and post questionnaires; Learning Profile Summaries signed by one of your professors

Personal, Academic and Career Development (Self-Regulation):
SLO 4: Apply and monitor self-chosen study and time management plans.
MEASURE: Pre and post questionnaires; strategy evaluations; Notetaking DLA; Time Schedule

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking:
SLO 5: Demonstrate conceptual thinking while reading and/or writing essays.
MEASURE: Pre and post questionnaires; Concept Diagram, Elements of Reasoning worksheet, or Essay Checklist with essay requiring conceptual and logical analysis and synthesis.

CLASS STRUCTURE and EXPECTATIONS
Requirements:
1. Buy DSPS 77: Writing & Reading Strategies Packet. Bring to class Thursday, 8/27, and every day of class.

2. Syllabi: Bring in copies of your syllabi from SBCC courses requiring reading and writing by Tu., 9/01. The syllabi help you stay organized so you get the most out of class time and improve grades. Explain assignments to tutors.

3. Bring in assignments: Bring your reading and writing assignments from SBCC courses into class each day, and complete them using the appropriate strategy. Choose the best strategy to use from the DSPS 77 packet's "Table of Contents." New students need to master four strategies, but will practice as many strategies as possible. Returning students will focus on mastering higher level strategies and integrate those they’ve mastered.

4. Appointment: It is required to meet individually with Ms. Lewin to discuss your learning profile (LP) and accommodations. You’ll work on your written LP worksheet. Make the appointment by 9/03 by speaking with the DSPS staff at the front desk in SS160 or Ms. Lewin after class.

5. Evaluations: Two evaluations are due throughout the semester. Choose two, each from a different area: Reading, Writing, Thinking, or Study Skills. The first one is due Tu., 10/13, and the second one is due Tu., 11/03.

6. Learning Profile Assignment: Turn in your Learning Profile assignment with the teacher’s signature by Th., 10/22.

7. Reading Strategies: Complete DLAs for RAP for Paraphrasing (due 9/15) and SQ5R (due 9/29).

8. Essay Checklist or Vocabulary Sheet: Your Essay Checklist plus a copy of the essay is due Tu., 11/17. Option 2 is to complete an Eye for Essential Vocabulary Sheet.

9. Concept Diagram or Elements of Reasoning: Fill out the Concept Diagram or Elements of Reasoning and turn it in by Th., 11/19.

10. Progress Checklist: Update your Progress Checklist (handout) as you complete assignments. It will be turned in the last day of class, 12/04, with your DSPS assignments. It is very important to be responsible for your progress in this class, as well as in all of your classes. It really works if you create your own checklists to support your time management for assignments for all of your classes.

Managing Your Schedule
Did your time melt away last term? Try a new approach to organizing your time this semester. Use pages 94 – 100 in the DSPS 77 Packet. See Ms. Lewin for an appointment to develop a time management program. It will really set you up for great work habits at your future career!

Dali’s Clock

DSPS 77: WRITING & READING STRATEGIES
Fall 2009 Syllabus
Gerry Lewin, Instructor

Date: Tu., 8/25
Topic: Course Overview
Action: Learn Kurzweil 3000 in ATC Lab. Complete survey.

Date: Th., 8/27
Topic: T = THINK, p. 8-16
Action: Buy packet and bring to class today and everyday.

Date: Tu., 9/01
Topic: O = ORGANIZE, p. 17-35
Due: Syllabi: Bring in a copy of each syllabi (course outlines with assignment due dates) from your SBCC courses by today (not math).

Date: Th., 9/03
Topic: W = WRITE; Thesis Worksheet, p. 38 and 121-122
Due: Student Learning Outcomes (SLO), p. 3, and Questionnaire, p. 131-132
Due by 9/04: Make an appointment with Ms. Lewin by today so you can do the Learning Profile worksheet together. Arrange for an appointment by talking with Ms. Lewin, or by going to SS160. Ms. Lewin's office hours are listed on the top of this syllabus, page 1.

Date: Tu., 9/08
Topic: E = EDIT, p. 39-45 and 123-126 – Note that the Essay Checklist is due with a copy of one of your essays Tuesday, 11/17. Start as soon as possible to use it editing your papers.

Date: Th., 9/10
Topic: R = REPRINT, p. 46
Action: Use almost the whole period to work on your reading and writing assignments from your SBCC courses. Complete them using the appropriate strategy. Choose the best strategy to use from the DSPS 77 packet's "Table of Contents”.
Important: Practice as many strategies as possible by the semester's end. Master a minimum of four strategies; for example, one strategy in reading, writing, study skills, and critical thinking. Returning students should practice the more advanced strategies.

Date: Tu., 9/15
Topic: Paraphrasing for Reading Comprehension, p. 54-56, DLA 57, Worksheet 58 and 129
Action: Turn in RAP worksheet at the end of class.

Date: Th., 9/17
Topic: Learning Profile Assignment
Due: Each student will have met individually with Ms. Lewin to discuss learning profile and accommodations. Turn in your typed copy of the worksheet in the next class after meeting with Ms. Lewin in an office hour. Your edited Learning Profile assignment is due 10/22 (with teacher signature).

Victor Villasenor, Author with Dyslexia

Date: Tu., 9/22
Topic: SQ5R = Reading/Study Strategy, p. 59-61; DLA 62-63
Due: DLA is due 9/29 (next Thurs.).

Date: Th., 9/24
Topic: Cornell Notetaking Method, p. 90-93; DLA (Handout)
Due: DLA is due 9/29 (next class).

Date: Tu., 9/29
Topic: REAP = Analytical Reading Strategy, p. 64-68
Due: DLAs for SQ5R and Notetaking are due.

Date: Th., 10/01
Topic: Metacognitive Reading Strategies, p. 80-81
Action: Rate your practice on the continuum. Next, choose three areas you’d like to concentrate on. Write a goal for each area on p. 82.

Date: Tu., 10/06
Topic: Study Pyramid, p. 101-102; Calmness and Concentration, p. 112-113

Date: Th., 10/08
Topic: Memory, p. 105-107

Date: Tu., 10/13
Topic: How to present and discuss the Learning Profile Assignment with your teacher. Signed copy due 10/22.
Due: First Strategy Evaluation is due (p. 127-128).

Date: Th., 10/15
Topic: Visualizing and Verbalizing, p. 73-75
Date: Tu., 10/20
Topic: Work on SBCC course assignments using a strategy. Bring assignments to class.

Date: Tu., 10/21
Topic: Use strategies to complete assignments.

Date: Th., 10/22
Topic: Test Preparation, p. 103-104, and Test Taking, 108-111
Due: Learning Profile is due, with teacher’s signature. Remember: Keep your copy of the Learning Profile Summary and use the information at the beginning of next semester in your classes when asking for extended time.

Date: Tu., 10/27
Topic: Research Methods, p. 47-48 and research time planning sheet

Date: Th., 10/29
Topic: Elements of Reasoning for Critical Thinking, p. 84-85.
Due: Either this or the Concept Diagram is due on 11/19.

Date: Tu., 11/03
Topic: Reflective Reading and Writing Summaries, p. 79
Due: Second Strategy Evaluation is due (handout)

Date: Th., 11/05
Topic: Reading Comprehension Tips and Good Practices, p. 70
Due: Your contribution to Visions is due today.

Date: Tu, 11/10
Topic: Self-Advocacy: Best Practices
Due: Rate your practice of Self-Advocacy on a questionnaire by Dr. Jan Shapiro.


Agatha Christie, Mystery Novelist with Dyslexia

Date: Th., 11/12
Topic: Eye for Essentials Vocabulary Sheet, p. 71-72
Due: Vocabulary sheet or Essay Checklist is due in the next class, 11/17.

Date: Tu., 11/17
Topic: Vocabulary Development with Word Roots, p. 76-78
Due: Essay Checklist with copy of essay or Vocabulary Sheet is due.

Date: Th., 11/19
Topic: Concept Diagram, p. 86-87
Due: Concept Diagram or Elements of Reasoning (84) is due.

Date: Tu., 11/24
Topic: Transitional Words, p. 49-50

Date: Th., 11/26 Thanksgiving Holiday

Date: Tu., 12/01
Topic: Evaluate your progress;
Due: DSPS 77: Writing & Reading Strategies SLO Questionnaire, p. 131-132.

Date: Th., 12/03 Last Day of Class
Topic: Turn the DSPS 77 assignments listed on the Progress Checklist and on your DSPS 77 syllabus (p. 1-2).
Due: Progress Checklist (handout) is due, along with all the assignments from your section of the group notebook.

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