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.
In this workshop, 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.
Participants: This session is suitable for teachers, school leaders and student support staff from Prep-12.
about this course
Course outline
See the full course outline below.
Course Details
The day begins with a broad overview, defining and exploring both learning difficulties and learning disabilities.
We then move on to provide a synopsis of the most relevant and reliable research relating to effective instructional practices for students with learning difficulties and learning disabilities.
We conclude the morning by looking at how teachers can build on the theoretical understandings they have developed thus far, to apply teaching and learning strategies in their own unique classroom contexts.
We resume to look at an in depth example of how the principles explored in in the morning might look in practice in the classroom. Teachers are then encouraged to reflect broadly on which of the topics covered are most relevant to their own learning needs and how these topics can inform their teaching practice.
Cost
Our full day workshops are $270 per teacher. Discounts are available for group bookings. Please use the contact form below if you would like to request a discounted invoice.
Certification
All teachers are issued with a certificate detailing the APST standards referenced, course hours and date of completion.
Course Certification
Once you have completed this course, you will be issued with a certificate of completion to satisfy requirements for continuing registration with VIT and for your own professional records.
This course is recognised by VIT as contributing 6 hours of professional learning addressing APST: 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 3.3, 4.1, 5.1, 5.4, 6.3
Next available workshop dates:
At this time, we have no available dates for this workshop.
This workshop is also available on demand throughout the year as an online course.