TEDX1846X - Learning Disabilities: Practical Information for the Classroom Teacher
Course Description
Learning Disabilities: Practical Information for the Classroom Teacher is an interactive computer-based instruction course that provides an introduction to the field of Learning Disabilities for special education teachers, general classroom teachers, integration teachers, and related professionals, especially those working in the areas of language, psychology, and counseling.
This computer-based instruction course is a self-supporting program that provides instruction, structured practice, and evaluation all on your home or school computer. Technical support information can be found in the Help section of your course.
View Learning Disabilities: Practical Information for the Classroom Teacher syllabus for additional information.
Key Benefits
- 100% online self-paced course.
- No prior experience required.
- No textbooks and other materials required for purchase.
Learning Modules Include
- Chapter 1: Definition & Characteristics
- This section focuses on the foundational knowledge of learning disabilities. At the end of this section, students will be able to:
- Understand the definition of a learning disability
- Articulate the characteristics of a learning disability
- This section focuses on the foundational knowledge of learning disabilities. At the end of this section, students will be able to:
- Chapter 2: Assessment
- Assessment is an integral part of the identification and education of children with learning disabilities. Its main purpose is to improve learning. In this section of the course, we will look at both the discrepancy model and the RTI model used to assess and identify learning disabilities. At the end of this section, students will be able to:
- Articulate a foundational knowledge of assessing for learning disabilities
- Assess strategies in classroom scenarios
- Assessment is an integral part of the identification and education of children with learning disabilities. Its main purpose is to improve learning. In this section of the course, we will look at both the discrepancy model and the RTI model used to assess and identify learning disabilities. At the end of this section, students will be able to:
- Chapter 3: Adaptions & Modifications
- This section focuses on accommodations and modifications educators can make in the classroom. We will look at general teaching techniques that will actually raise the quality of teaching in the classroom and are beneficial when used for the whole class. Then we will look at accommodations and modifications for specific learning disabilities. Your objectives for this section are to: (a) analyze classroom situations to decide the best accommodation and/or modification to be used, and (b) analyze your own teaching to raise the quality of teaching by integrating general teaching techniques.
- Chapter 4: Parent & Specialist Collaboration
- Collaborating, or working well as a team, is vital to meeting the needs of all students, but especially those of students with learning disabilities. In this last section of the course, we will look at general educators collaborating with specialists and parents. Included will be a discussion of IEP meetings and of ways to handle conflict. Your objectives for this course are to: (a) understand the principles of collaborating with others, and (b) understand the importance of handling conflict.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Identify warning signs of learning disabilities
- Implement modifications and accommodations for individuals with learning disabilities
- Collaborate in assessment to determine existence of a learning disability
- Collaborate with parents, guardians, and the community to provide effective teaching
Requirements to Enroll
No application is needed to enroll. All learners are eligible to enroll in the course. There are no admission requirements. It is recommended that learners have a high school diploma or GED, and have basic computer and internet knowledge.
Semester Open-Enrollment Schedule:
- Spring = January - April
- Summer = May - August
- Fall = September - December
*Please note that students are only allowed to register max 5 TEDX courses per semester period*
Estimated Time to Completion
This course can be completed in approximately 40 hours of asynchronous work.
Access Time
Learners will have access to their course learning modules for up to 365 days from the date of enrollment.
CEUs and PDUs
- CEUs 4.0 National University Continuing Education Units
Certificate of Completion
Learners will be awarded a National University Workforce and Community Education, Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion after satisfying the course requirements below:
- Complete all four information sections showing a competent understanding of the material presented in each section.
- Complete all four section examinations, showing a competent understanding of the material presented. You must obtain an overall score of 70% or higher, with no individual exam score below 50%, to pass this course. *Please note: Minimum exam score requirements may vary by college or university; therefore, you should refer to your course addendum to determine what your minimum exam score requirements are.
- Complete a review of any section on which your examination score was below 50%.
- Retake any examination, after completing an information review, to increase that examination score to a minimum of 50%, making sure to also be achieving an overall exam score of a minimum 70% (maximum of three attempts). *Please note: Minimum exam score requirements may vary by college or university; therefore, you should refer to your course addendum to determine what your minimum exam score requirements are.
- Complete a course evaluation form at the end of the course.
Refund Policy
We at National University want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. In the event that a student is not completely satisfied with a course, we offer a refund policy to ensure satisfaction.
To be eligible for a refund, the student must submit a written request, including a valid reason, within 9 calendar days of registering for the course. Additionally, the student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.
To request a refund, email PACE@nu.edu and include your full name, student ID, and course name. Your reason for requesting a refund will be carefully reviewed, and we reserve the right to refuse a refund if we determine the request to be invalid.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and are approved for a refund, we will issue a refund to your original method of payment within 60 days of the refund approval.