Understanding Learning Difficulties

One of the most challenging aspects of teaching is understanding and meeting the needs of students with difficulties in learning. This course helps teachers to develop practical strategies to meet the needs of students experiencing difficulties in learning.

Over seven lessons, you will explore:

  • The difference between learning difficulties and learning disabilities.
  • The academic, psychological and social consequences of difficulties in learning.
  • Pathways to diagnosis for students you suspect might have a learning disability.
  • Current research on effective strategies for assisting students experiencing difficulties in learning.
  • How you can apply the theoretical understandings from research in your real classroom contexts.

Course Content

Lesson One: Introduction to Learning Difficulties
This introductory lesson provides a broad overview, defining and exploring both learning difficulties and learning disabilities.

Lesson Two: Research Findings
This lesson provides a synopsis of the most relevant and reliable research relating to effective instructional practices for students with learning difficulties and learning disabilities.

Lesson Three: Strategies to Enhance Learning
Lesson Three looks at how teachers can build on the theoretical understandings they developed in Lesson Two, to apply teaching and learning strategies in their own unique classroom contexts.

Lesson Four: Applying Strategies in the Classroom
Lesson Four provides an in depth example of how the principles explored in previous lessons might look in the classroom.

Lesson Five: Review
This lesson is a review and summary of the key messages from the preceding lessons.

Lesson Six: Reflection
Throughout this lesson, teachers are encouraged to reflect broadly on which of the topics covered in previous lessons are most relevant to their own learning needs and how these topics can inform their teaching practice.

Lesson Seven: Resources and Links
A range of links to resources, associations, videos, webcasts and websites to assist in ongoing professional learning related to this topic.

Course Information

Certified for 6 hours of professional learning

Available now on demand. This course is self paced and access does not expire

Recognised by VIT, TRBSA, TRBWA,  TRBNT, QCT and TRBT as addressing APST 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 3.3, 4.1, 5.1, 5.4, 6.3

Suitable for: classroom teachers P-12, teacher aides/learning support, casual teachers, specialist teachers, school leaders, tertiary and adult educators and pre-service teachers

Cost:

Teacher: $179

Casual teachers: $69

Group or whole school <50 teachers:  $1890

Group or whole school >50 teachers:  $2590

Teacher Feedback

I really liked that it was self-paced. The information was clear and the videos were helpful. I liked the option to take notes on the screen. Excellent! Thank you (A.Z. 8/11/2022)

I liked the structure of the presentation. I also like that I now have access to some updated and relevant information about LD in one place. (J.S. 16/2/2023)

I liked the ability to complete the course online and at my own pace. The examples provided were clear and relatable and the resources useful. (J.F. 2/12/2022)

I like that it was self paced. I liked that it provided examples of real classroom situations and each step the teachers took. (N.J. 19/9/2022)

I loved the layout. It was clear and concise. I also liked the fact that I was able to copy the links on the resources page to access as I require. This course was well planned and easy to navigate. Thank you (K.M. 11/6/2022)

It was set out so clearly. Extremely easy to understand and very practical. (B.H. 1/6/2022)
It was easy to follow, sequential and provided evidenced based research and practical strategies to apply.
(A.S. 27/3/2022)
I loved the course the resources are beneficial, I am interested in looking at the recommended resources that are available to improve my students’ progress and development. (A. 22/2/2023)

It was clear how the information presented in this course can be used in a practical way in the classroom.

(N.W. 21/12/2022)

This course was easy to access and follow from my home computer, and I could jump in and out as I wanted. It had clear and simple information to follow and didn’t give me information overload. (M.C. 21/11/2022)

I really appreciated that this was self-paced and I could work through the material in my own time. The content was easy to follow and has offered me a new perspective and approach to my practice. Whilst a lot of what was discussed are components of my practice, I am interested to dive deeper and evaluate how effective my instructional approach is and how I can be more effective to support my students needs. (S.Z. 11/9/2022)

I liked the fact the information was presented in a variety of ways and was clear and concise. It also provide realistic and practical ideas. I also liked that it allowed you to go at your own pace. (S. 11/8/2022)

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If you would like to begin immediately, just have your school administration (e.g. Principal or Office Manager) send us an email confirming they have approved your course and we’ll set you up straight away.

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