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"I loved this course! I had no idea that this course would be so enlightening to me when I signed up." ~Penelope, Boone, IA
"I found learning about math and writing disabilities most helpful. I have not heard much discussion of either of these. It will be very useful in my daily teaching and I can implement some of the suggested strategies for my students." ~Darcie, Council Bluffs, IA
"I found learning about math and writing disabilities most helpful. I have not heard much discussion of either of these. It will be very useful in my daily teaching and I can implement some of the suggested strategies for my students." ~Darcie, Council Bluffs, IA
Examining: How the Special Needs Brain Learns is a 3 credit hour, self-paced course based on the book How the Special Needs Brain Learns, 3rd edition by David A. Sousa. Participants will investigate the latest research into what’s going on inside the brains of students with attention disorders, speech/language disabilities, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, emotional-behavioral disorders and autism spectrum disorders. Then, building on this understanding, participant will learn specific strategies that address the functions of the special needs brain in order to help students be more successful.
*This course may be taken for either EDMA graduate credit or IA license renewal credit.
Organization
The course is organized into 5 Units. The length of time each unit should take to complete varies from approximately 20 to 25 hrs. Lessons will be taught using a combination of readings, videos, external resources, examples, discussion forums, discussion activities, assignments, and enrichment materials. The discussion forums, assignments and reflections will allow participants to utilize and put into practice the theory that they have learned. Students will receive coaching and feedback on their discussions, assignments and reflections from the instructors as these activities are completed.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to...
1. Know basic brain structures, functions & understand their development
2. Understand the brain process involved in retention & know strategies to improve retention of information
3. Understand the causes & symptoms of attention disorders & know strategies for addressing them
4. Understand the causes & types of speech/language disabilities & know strategies for addressing them
5. Understand what dyslexia is & know strategies for addressing reading disabilities
6. Understand what dysgraphia is & know strategies for addressing writing disabilities
7. Understand what dyscalculia is & know strategies for addressing math disabilities
8. Know strategies for addressing different types of emotional & behavioral disabilities
9. Know strategies for addressing different the different symptoms of autism spectrum disorders
Course Topics
1. Brain Basics, Retention, Motor Skills, Strategies & Instruction
2. Attention Disorders & Speech Disabilities
3. Reading Disabilities
4. Writing & Math Disabilities
5. Emotional/Behavioral & Autism Spectrum Disorders
Grading
Grading is the same whether the course is taken for graduate credit or for license renewal. Students are required to participate in all discussion forums and to complete all assignments and/or activities. A=90%-100%; B=80%-89%-Because this is a graduate level course, scores must be 80% or better to receive credit.
Required Text: How the Special Needs Brain Learns, 3rd Ed. (2016) by David A. Sousa can be purchases through local bookstores or ordered online.
*This course may be taken for either EDMA graduate credit or IA license renewal credit.
Organization
The course is organized into 5 Units. The length of time each unit should take to complete varies from approximately 20 to 25 hrs. Lessons will be taught using a combination of readings, videos, external resources, examples, discussion forums, discussion activities, assignments, and enrichment materials. The discussion forums, assignments and reflections will allow participants to utilize and put into practice the theory that they have learned. Students will receive coaching and feedback on their discussions, assignments and reflections from the instructors as these activities are completed.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to...
1. Know basic brain structures, functions & understand their development
2. Understand the brain process involved in retention & know strategies to improve retention of information
3. Understand the causes & symptoms of attention disorders & know strategies for addressing them
4. Understand the causes & types of speech/language disabilities & know strategies for addressing them
5. Understand what dyslexia is & know strategies for addressing reading disabilities
6. Understand what dysgraphia is & know strategies for addressing writing disabilities
7. Understand what dyscalculia is & know strategies for addressing math disabilities
8. Know strategies for addressing different types of emotional & behavioral disabilities
9. Know strategies for addressing different the different symptoms of autism spectrum disorders
Course Topics
1. Brain Basics, Retention, Motor Skills, Strategies & Instruction
2. Attention Disorders & Speech Disabilities
3. Reading Disabilities
4. Writing & Math Disabilities
5. Emotional/Behavioral & Autism Spectrum Disorders
Grading
Grading is the same whether the course is taken for graduate credit or for license renewal. Students are required to participate in all discussion forums and to complete all assignments and/or activities. A=90%-100%; B=80%-89%-Because this is a graduate level course, scores must be 80% or better to receive credit.
Required Text: How the Special Needs Brain Learns, 3rd Ed. (2016) by David A. Sousa can be purchases through local bookstores or ordered online.
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