EDU8321 Learning Disabilities: Theory and Practice (FOEDU)

Units 1.0 (Teacher Education: Special Edu) Band 5

State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html

Synopsis

This course will include a brief, historical survey of the field of learning disabilities, and will examine the phenomenon from psychological, medical, and educational viewpoints. Students will study the most effective approaches to assessment and instruction and will be expected to demonstrate in assignments the ability to use their knowledge in practical applications. The approaches presented in this course are those for which sound research evidence exists for their efficacy.