• 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 so far lacking.