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Overcoming Learning Challenges


Description
This course guides parents in preparing to address learning challenges in their children. After an introduction to the learning process and the need for labels, the different subject matters are considered. Finally, parents are encouraged to create a Plan of Action for their child.
Content
  • Introduction
  • Introductions
  • Section 1 - To Label or Not to Label
  • To Label or Not to Label
  • Video: To Label or Not Label
  • Discussion - To Label or Not to Label
  • Section 2 - The Learning Process
  • The Learning Process Part 1- Receiving
  • Video: The Learning Process - Part 1
  • Discussion - The Learning Process - Part 1
  • The Learning Process - Part 2 - Processing
  • Video - The Process of Learning - Part 2
  • Discussion - The Learning Process - Part 2 - Processing
  • The Learning Process - Part 3 - Storing and Utilizing
  • Video - The Learning Process - Part 3
  • Discussion - The Learning Process - Part 3 - Storing and Utilizing
  • Section 3 - Addressing Problems with Reading
  • Brain Development and Teaching Reading
  • Video - Intro to Reading
  • Video - Reading Materials and Methods
  • Discussion - Reading Instruction - The Neurodevelopmental Approach
  • Video - Reading Fluency
  • Discussion - Improving Fluency - 1
  • Discussion - Improving Fluency - 2
  • Video -Multi-sensory Instruction
  • Discussion - Multisensory Approach to Teaching Reading
  • Section 4 - Addressing Problems with Language Arts
  • Brain Development and Language Arts
  • Video - Teaching Language Arts
  • Discussion - Creative Writing
  • Discussion - Visual Spelling
  • Discussion - Grammar
  • Section 5 - Addressing Problems with Math
  • Brain Development and Teaching Math
  • Discussion - The ND Approach to Math
  • Video - Teaching Math - Intro
  • Math Methods and Materials
  • Discussion - Choosing an Elementary Math Curriculum
  • Discussion - Breakdown Learning into Small Steps
  • Section 6 - Addressing Other Areas
  • Brain Development and Content Areas
  • Video -Teaching Content Areas
  • Discussion - Unit Studies
  • Discussion - World Languages
  • Section 7 - Tips and Accommodations
  • Video - Ten Tips for Homeschooling Children with Special Needs
  • Discussion - Ten Tips for Homeschooling Children with Special Needs
  • Video - Three Important Words
  • Discussion - Maximize Learning - Frequency, Duration and Intensity
  • Video - Accommodations for Struggling Learners
  • Section 8 - Preparing a Plan of Action
  • Creating a Plan of Action
  • Video - Creating a Plan of Action
  • Discussion - Sharing Your Plan of Action
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed