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Distance Education @ Union County College
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Course Information

Methods of Instruction for the Educational Interpreter
EIP 201 300
Spring 2008
3 credit hours
Start date: 01-24-08
End date: 05-20-08

This course is designed to provide educational interpreting students with a basic knowledge curriculum development, based upon student motivation and learning theories will be addressed as they relate to primary and secondary age students. Students will review the New Jersey Core Curriculum content Standards, (CCCS), as well as unique curricula designed for students who are deaf/hard of hearing in the content areas. Instructional strategies for educational interpreters with an emphasis on vocabulary acquisition and language comprehension for students will be addressed. Collaborative strategies for educational interpreters working with regular education and special education teachers and related services personnel in a variety of educational settings are discussed as well as assessment of academic materials and successful completion of learning objectives according to established criteria in the students’ individualized education programs (IEP) will be presented. 3 lecture hours, 3 credits.

Instructor Information

Cynthia L. Williams, MSW, CI, Master Mentor
email: clwilliams@ucc.edu
voice: 908-412-3574

Special Information

Textbook(s):

Stewart, D. & Kluwin, T. (2001) Teaching Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: Content, Strategies, and Curriculum. Allyn and Bacon.

Course Materials (including special hardware or software):

Course packet which includes supplementary readings and articles will be mailed upon registration.