Institutional Learning Outcomes: Intercultural Awareness This course introduces teacher candidates to the controversial field of specific learning disabilities. The course begins with a historical perspective on learning disabilities and an overview of relevant theoretical frameworks and models of learning disabilities. Participants examine current legislation in British Columbia and its relationship to the school district, school and classroom levels. Two key topics include (1) screening, assessment, and identification practices, and (2) intervention strategies and how they affect classroom practice. Prerequisite: Admission into the Bachelor of Education Program Note: Students cannot receive credit for both EDIE 4150 and EDPY 4150
Institutional Learning Outcomes: Intercultural Awareness This course introduces teacher candidates to the controversial field of specific learning disabilities. The course begins with a historical perspective on learning disabilities and an overview of relevant theoretical frameworks and models of learning disabilities. Participants examine current legislation in British Columbia and its relationship to the school district, school and classroom levels. Two key topics include (1) screening, assessment, and identification practices, and (2) intervention strategies and how they affect classroom practice. Prerequisite: Admission into the Bachelor of Education Program Note: Students cannot receive credit for both EDIE 4150 and EDPY 4150
