Learning Disabilities: What You Need To Know

Course Description

Learning disabilities affect thousands of students (and adult non-students) from all areas of life. In this course, adult, students, parents, relatives, and teachers will learn the basics regarding the identification and characteristics of different learning disabilities, and which types are the most commonly diagnosed. Also, students will learn the basics regarding the causes of learning disabilities and how to diagnosed and classified. We’ll introduce students to the most common accommodations taken in classroom environments that help teachers develop well-rounded educational development plans for meeting the needs of learning disabled students. Students will gain a greater understanding and appreciation for different types of instructional strategies often initiated for the learning disabled, as well as practical approaches to these strategies by teachers and educators. Finally, we’ll define the seven different types of learners and the best approach to instruction for each in-home and school environments. We’ll conclude the course with various methods that parents and teachers can take to help students deal with stress and expectations, as well as instill a sense of confidence and self-esteem in those diagnosed with a learning disability.

Target Group

•  Teacher
•  Parents

What Will You Learn

•  Definition learning disabilities
• The characteristics of learning disabilities
•  The types and prevalence of learning disabilities
•  Causes of learning disabilities
•  Assessment and diagnosis of learning disabilities
•  Educational placement alternatives and accommodations
•  Learning strategies for students with learning disabilities
•  Methods for teaching students with learning disabilities

Certificates

• A certified certificate by Aurora Sweden and registered with the Swedish government
• Aurora attendance certificate for the given course