.
    SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
    EDUCATION 422-4
    ?
    LEARNING
    DISABILITIES
    ?
    (D2.00)
    Intersession, 1992
    ?
    Instructor: A. Cook
    (May 4 - June 12)
    Location: Ft. St. John/Dawson Creek
    PREREQUISITE:
    60 hours of credit.
    COURSE OUTLINE
    Introduction to Learning Disabilities - History, Theories, Conceptual Issues,
    Definitions, Prevalence
    Characteristics of Learning Disabilities - Childhood, Adolescent and Adult Learning
    Disabilities
    Assessment and Identification of Learning Disabilities
    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    Language and Learning Disabilities
    Social and Emotional Problems - The Family and Learning Disabilities
    Service Delivery Models - Planning Educational Interventions, Collaborative
    Consultation
    Developing Reading Skills
    Developing Math Skills
    Developing Spelling and Written Work
    Developing Language Skills
    Instructional Issues - Classroom Management, Organization and Study Skills,
    Metacognition
    Communication with Parents and Professionals
    REQUIRED TEXT
    Lerner, J. Learning Disabilities. Houghton Muffin Co., 1989.

    Back to top