EDFS 404 Characteristics and Instruction of Individuals with Learning Disabilities (3)

This course builds on the introductory knowledge of students with learning disabilities gained in EDFS 401 by offering an in-depth analysis of common characteristics of individuals with learning disabilities as well as common teaching procedures. EDFS 404 offers an in-depth study of the unique learning and behavioral characteristics of children and youth with learning disabilities and includes information about definitions; cognitive, academic, and social-emotional characteristics; and hypothesized causes of learning disabilities that will be used when making identification, placement, and instructional decisions. The course also addresses current issues in the field of learning disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 201, EDFS 303, EDFS 401, or permission of instructor
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring