Understanding Specific Learning Disabilities
Having a learning difficulty means that people find it harder to learn certain skills. As this affects around 15% of people, it is important for those working in healthcare, social care and education to have knowledge of different Specific Learning Difficulties such as ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), dyslexia and dyscalculia. Objectives By the end of the session, teachers will be able to: * Describe types of learning disabilities * Detail the characteristics of language, emotional, behavioral, social and other disorders * Explain assessment methods, procedures and interpretation * Create transition plans and effective learning environments * Adapt instructional plans for special needs students with LD * Understand practices for promoting language, reading, writing, social, living and math skills * Discuss the development and implementation of behavioral intervention plans * Explain special education teacher roles, responsibilities and professional development resources * Outline collaborative and communication methods for LD students * Identify current trends and legal issues in special education * Explore new and innovative ways to modify your classroom, assignments, and tests * Discover the source of frustration for students with LDs and learn how to engage them * Examine strategies to make learning fun for students with LDs * Learn how to decode and use class materials to help students be successful at school * Gain understanding and compassion for your students with LDs * Learn how to plan and execute successful parent-teacher conferences * Increase your effectiveness as a teacher and your ability to reach students with the greatest challenges to overcom Training Course Activity Plan Day 1 General aspects about Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) Different points of view: legislative, educational and clinical Day 2 Focus on the difference between “integration”, “inclusion”, “personalization” anmd “individualization” and their effects in school context. SLD and types of SLD How to recognize the different types Day 3 Educational needs and how to deal with them How to manage Learning Disabilities Inclusive teaching methodologies and group working skills. Day 4 Deal with the main inclusive teaching methodologies and practice in group Works Draw from practival work useful indications for group working skills Day 5 Problem solving abilities on SLD Training to practice problem solving abilities on SLD Recognition of situation up to the choice of specific interventions from an inclusive point of view Day 6 Dealing with students with SLD in classroom Families with SLD students, how to achieve successful inclusion with families Visit to a school and networking moments to establish new partnerships. Meeting with teachers and studets Day 7 Educational and cultural tour, Overview of training programme, Certificates, Q&A session