Institutional Learning Outcomes: Intercultural Awareness Students are introduced to specific learning disabilities (LD). They gain a historical perspective on learning disabilities and an overview of relevant theoretical frameworks and models of learning disabilities. Students are introduced to current legislation in British Columbia and its relationship to the school district, school, and classroom levels. Two key topics are (a) screening and in-class assessment, and (b) intervention strategies within the general education classroom. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but EDTE 3180 is recommended. Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of EDIE 4150, EDIE 4151.
Institutional Learning Outcomes: Intercultural Awareness Students are introduced to specific learning disabilities (LD). They gain a historical perspective on learning disabilities and an overview of relevant theoretical frameworks and models of learning disabilities. Students are introduced to current legislation in British Columbia and its relationship to the school district, school, and classroom levels. Two key topics are (a) screening and in-class assessment, and (b) intervention strategies within the general education classroom. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but EDTE 3180 is recommended. Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of EDIE 4150, EDIE 4151.
