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MODULE 1
Module One will provide you with a
foundation to study and better understand students with learning disabilities.
Strand A focuses on the history of LD, the reasons for
the many definitions, and the different theoretical perspectives of the field.
Strand B presents information on the medical aspects
of LD.
Strands C examines the characteristics of students
with LD and the procedures used to identify and plan individual programs for these
students.
Modular Readings: Bender Textbook, Chapters 1-5
Web Links and other resources on topics in Module 1: (optional/additional/future resources)
Web Resource
Links
Learning Disabilities Organizations
Cognitive (Learning) Styles Inventory
National Clearing House for Professions in Special Education
Videos:
*Richard Lavoie
How Difficult Can This Be? ( The F.A.T. City Workshop)
Last One Picked, First One Picked On
When The Chips Are Down
*Dr. Howard Gardiner
How Are Kids Smart ( Multiple Intelligences )
Dr. Tom Armstrong
Discovering the Giftedness in All
( 1-800-435-7461 National Press Services )
*( Available at Althouse College
Library )
Module 1 Links
Assignments
M1 "Light"er Side