Faculty of Education

Graduate Studies Program

04.754 Education of Children with Learning Disabilities I NET

Summer Session/ Term II / July 30-Aug 20, 2018

Instructor Name: Dr. Alexa Okrainec, PhD

Office #: 219 Education Building
Telephone: 204-727-7303
Email: okraineca@brandonu.ca

Course Description: 04.754 (3)

EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILTIES I

Prerequisite: Approval of Chair of the Graduate Studies Department, Faculty of

Education

This course will focus on teaching children who have significant difficulties in the
acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning or mathematical
skills; these difficulties not being primarily due to other disabling conditions nor to
extrinsic influences. The focus of this course will be on the identification and teaching of
children with learning disabilities. The development of children with learning disabilities
will also be discussed. Credit cannot be held for both this course and 01.554 or 04.554.

3 lecture hours, one term.

 Course Format – The content of the course will be delivered in a distance

delivery format via the Internet. This course will be delivered in an online
environment called Moodle. The Moodle platform provides Internet access to
course materials, assignment drop boxes, other learners, and a variety of tools,
features, and interactions that will enhance your learning experience.

Course Objectives:

Participants in the course will gain an understanding of the following:

1. Providing Special Education to Students with High Incidence Disabilities.
2. Effective Instructional Practices in Inclusive and Co-Taught Classrooms: Planning, Teaching
and Monitoring Instruction.
3. Working with Families and Transition.
4. Learning Theories: Past and Present.
5. Oral Language: Strategies and Techniques.
6. Early Reading: Strategies and Techniques.
7. Later Reading: Strategies and Techniques.
8. Written Language: Strategies and Techniques.
9. Math: Strategies and Techniques.
10 Teaching in the Content Areas: Strategies and Techniques.
11. Organization and Study Skills: Strategies and Techniques.
12. Technology and Teaching.

Required Texts & References:

Boyle, J., & Scanlon, D. (2019). Methods and Strategies for teaching students with high
incidence disabilities, 2nd Edition. Toronto, ON: Nelson Canada ISBN-10: 1337566144
ISBN-13: 9781337566148

Additional Resources (internet links):

See the Moodle Course website for additional course resources.

Course Assignments (APA version 6.0 required):

Chapter Assignments/Discussions – 60%

There will be an assignment or discussion topic for each of the 12 chapters of the
course textbook. Assignments/discussions for each chapter will be submitted using the
Moodle course website. Each assignment or discussion submission will be worth 5
points, for a total of 12 x 5 = 60 points towards the final grade for the course. All
submitted work must be scholarly in scope and caliber. Assignments/discussion
responses will be submitted daily starting on the second day of the course. Value – 60%

Scholarly Paper – 40%

Each student will prepare a scholarly paper on a topic of their choice and relevant to the
course. The paper will be a minimum of seven type-written pages, double spaced, 12-
point font. The paper should have at least ten reference sources, and will be of a
publishable quality. The current APA formatting guidelines will be used to prepare the
paper. Due the last day of the course. Value – 40%
Course Grade Evaluation:
-All course assignments must be completed by the last day of classes for the course,
August 20, 2018:
-Minimum grade requirement for graduate program: B
-Grade Equivalencies: A+ 96-100 B- 70-74
A 90-95 C+ 65-69
A- 85-89 C 60-64
B+ 80-84 C- 55-59
B 75-79 D 50-54
F Under 50%

Academic dishonesty will cancel out all the calculations above and result in a
final grade of F-AD (Fail-Academic Dishonesty)
(refer to the Graduate Calendar, section 3.9: Academic Dishonesty and Misconduct)

Instructor / Course Evaluation:

The anonymous course evaluations will be completed online. All students are expected
to complete the evaluation. Dates of the evaluation will be communicated by the
instructor through the Graduate Studies Office.

Proposed Class Schedule (See the Moodle course website for details): The instructor
will post the activities for each day on the course web site.

Instructor suggestions for getting the most out of the course (optional):
Participants are encouraged to complete the readings and assigned work as outlined in
the activities for each day. This should ensure timely completion of the course.

Please Note:

Teachers are enrolled in a professional program of study. Steady participation in the

course is assumed. In order to obtain credit for the course, all course requirements must
be completed.

Students are advised to review the regulations published in the current general
calendar. Of special interest will be the regulations regarding “Academic Integrity”.

Class participants with special needs are urged to discuss them with the instructor.

Statement on Accommodation
Brandon University values diversity and inclusion, recognizing disability as an aspect of
diversity. Our shared goal is to create learning environments that are accessible,
equitable, and inclusive for all students. The Student Accessibility Services (SAS) office
works with students who have permanent, chronic, or temporary disabilities. SAS will
provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. If you have, or think you may
have, a disability (e.g. mental health, attentional, learning, vision, hearing, physical,
medical, or temporary), you are invited to contact Student Accessibility Services to
arrange a confidential discussion at (204) 727-9759 or email:
magnussonm@brandonu.ca
If you are registered with SAS and have a letter requesting accommodations, you are
encouraged to contact the instructor early in the term to discuss the accommodations
outline in your letter. Additional information is available at the Student Accessibility
Services website.

Attendance at Lectures and Practical Work:

(refer to the Graduate Calendar, section 3.7.1)

1. All students are expected to be regular in their attendance at lectures and labs.
While attendance per se will not be considered in assessing the final grade, it
should be noted that in some courses participation in class activities may be
required.
2. For limited enrolment courses, students who are registered but do not attend the
first three classes or notify the instructor that they intend to attend, may have
their registration cancelled in favour of someone else wishing to register for the
course.
3. Students who are unable to attend a scheduled instruction period because of
illness, disability, or domestic affliction should inform the instructor concerned as
soon as possible.
4. Instructors may excuse absences for good and sufficient reasons.

Positive well-being is highly correlated to learning and student success. Wellness is a

combination of physical, social, spiritual and mental health. Personal Counsellors at
Brandon University are dedicated to providing support to students’ wellness, primarily
their mental well-being, through prevention activities, early identification and timely
interventions using a holistic lens.

Please contact the Personal Counsellors in the Student Services Department at 204-
727-9737 or visit Room 102 A.E. McKenzie Building to make an appointment. There
are crisis counselling appointments available daily.

If you believe that you or someone else is in imminent danger of harm call 911.

Sexualized Violence Education and Prevention Coordinator: 204-727-7498

24-hour crisis supports:

Over 18 years of age: Under 18 years of

age:

Mobile Crisis Unit Child and Adolescent Treatment Centre

204-725-4411 204-578-2700

Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1-888-292-7565

Reminder: please save this course outline, as for those students who are pursuing the
course route for their Master of Education program, you will require this for use in your
final course: 07.750 Graduate Summative Seminar. We also recommend for each
student to write a reflection upon completion of each graduate course, so as to best
prepare themselves for the 07.750 Graduate Summative Seminar.