| Online Class: Learning Disabilities | This four-unit course is intended to train teachers, administrators, and parents to master the skills and strategies that will: increase learning, self-determination, and help them be able to adapt materials for students with learning disabilities. The course will identify the symptoms of learning disabilities; examine their underlying causes and their impact on emotional, social and educational development. In addition, educational remediation and other treatment approaches will be examined. Upon completion of this course, a student is expected to demonstrate the following:
Knowledge of the psychology of learning disability, its definition and causes.
An appreciation for the approaches in educational and employment settings which support individuals with learning disorders;
An understanding of the current issues that affect special populations including:
The impact that individuals with learning disorders have on their friends and family; and
Empathy and respect for individuals with learning disorders regarding their strengths and weaknesses.
Strategies to help with inclusion of students with learning disabilities.
Enroll today! This is a self-paced, online course. You have 6 months to finish.
An instructor will monitor your progress and assess your body of work at course completion. UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools
to help you get the most out of your online course, including an online portfolio service
that manages all your course completions.
This class has been officially reviewed by our Course Review Committee that scrutinizes course content and instructor participation. This course has received our Committee's highest rating: 4 stars.
If you would like to receive more information
regarding this course, scroll down and fill out the "Request More Information"
form and we'll try to answer any of your questions within the day.
| 
1.0 CEUs |
Course Description This four-unit course is intended to train teachers, administrators, and parents to master the skills and strategies that will: increase learning, self-determination, and help them to be able to adapt materials for students with learning disabilities.
Course Description To identify the symptoms of learning disabilities; examine their underlying causes and their impact on emotional, social and educational development. In addition, educational remediation and other treatment approaches will be examined. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, a student is expected to demonstrate the following:
1. Knowledge of the psychology of learning disability, its definition and causes.
2. An appreciation for the approaches in educational and employment settings which support individuals with learning disorders;
3. An understanding of the current issues that affect special populations including:
4. The impact that individuals with learning disorders have on their friends and family; and
5. Empathy and respect for individuals with learning disorders regarding their strengths and weaknesses.
6. Strategies to help with inclusion of students with learning disabilities. Course Requirements: Each student will :
1. Read all lecture presentations and internet information. Readings provided on the internet will supplement, not duplicate course lectures.
2. Complete unit tests. The tests will assess your knowledge of information from lectures and readings. The student is responsible for all lecture and reading information, as any of this material may be included on the test.
3. Online Assignments. In addition to the unit tests, online assignments must be completed. Instructor Marcy Levy Pryor received a Bachelor of Science Degree from
Temple University
in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education; a Masters
of Science Degree in Instructional Technology from New York Institute of
Technology in the area of Instructional Technology and was awarded the
Dean's Award for the highest achieving student both academically and
professionally.
A Masters in Education (Ed.M) in Supervision from Columbia University and
a Doctorate in the area of Administration of Special Education from
Columbia University. This is her eleventh year teaching and has twice been
named "Teacher of the Year."
This course offers 1.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this
online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and
CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.
Course Lessons Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Attendance
- Certificate of Class Participation
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Certificate of Merit
- Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
Certificates awarded by the instructor will vary and are based upon student merit.
Any awards you earn are considered unofficial (or temporary) unless you decide to make the award official.
To make an award official, there is a $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and shipping of a hard copy of the certificate as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Transcript Service.
Official awards include a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award you earned for a lifetime (great for employers
to verify your achievement).
Additional Information |
|
|
