• Semester 1 (External)

Synopsis

This  unit  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 unit  are  those  for  which   sound
research  evidence  exists  for  their   efficacy.    However,   brief
consideration  will also be given to less conventional approaches  for
which research evidence is lacking.