Course Information
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This 20+ hour couse is geared towards identifying, developing, and utilizing targeted academic strategies for remediation and accomodation of specific learning differences for elementary to college-aged individuals. Although specific learning differences will be discussed in detail, the strategies can and should be applied to any student showing difficulty in any learning task.
Included and integral to the course will be several interactive assessment instruments including multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. Self-assessment and reflection is utilized throughout to reinforce concepts - the assessments should be treated as learning exercises.
The current course fee is $250 - this includes a course notebook containing all the slides, spaces for notes, all the strategies referenced in the lecture, and supplemental reading materials. Upon registration and payment, a notebook will be mailed to the address provided. You will be given 12 weeks to complete the course in its entirety, otherwise, an extension must be requested at a nominal fee. If you become affiliated with a franchise subsequent to completing the course, you will be given free access to the course and all updates as long as you maintain your affiliation in good standing.
Currently, no PLU or CE credit is given for this course due to the requirement for contact hours.
Course Syllabus
Strategic Learning Coaching Level 1
Focus on neurology
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A little primer on brain anatomy
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Neuroplasticity
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Could this be autism?
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Pre-frontal cortex and working memory
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Work of the prefrontal cortex
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Problems in the PFC
The neurology of ADHD
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Brain structures
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3 Flavors of Attention
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Role of Medications
Weaknesses in Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities
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Brain Structures
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Commonalities with ADHD
Brain Differences in Dyslexia and Written Language Disorders - Math
Asperger’s Syndrome and Relationship to NVLD
Class Exercise: What do you think we need to do to meet the needs of these students?
Understanding Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
The core, fundamental strategic learning coaching needs of students with:
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NVLD
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ADHD
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Asperger’s Syndrome
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Dyslexia, Written Language Disorder and Math Disorder
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Application to all students who are struggling with issues in school
Being a Strategic Learning Coach
The Conceptual Model of Strategic Learning Coaching
The Conceptual Model applied to a task: “Completing a Long Term Project”
What do kids need to know?
What will coaching look like?
- “As a coach”
- Typical questions a coach should frequently ask?
The Concept of “Tweaking”
- Tweaking Planning Worksheet
Let’s start looking at strategies
Study of strategies in the areas of:
- Strategic Reading
- Strategic Writing
- Graphic Organizers
- Organizing for Study and Learning
- Study / Memory Enhancement
- Oral Presentations
- Computer / Graphic Presentations
- Test Taking
- Essay
- Multiple Choice
- Short Answer
Motivation; Pitfalls; Involving Parents in your coaching
Computer Assistance and Technology in Strategic Learning Coaching (Demonstrations)
Wrap-Up
Information on continuing strategic coaching resources, research and development through Strategic Learning Connections, Inc. website and subscription services; assistive technology product development
Information on Level 2 and Level 3 training
Becoming a part of STRATEGIC LEARNING CONNECTIONS, INC.
Franchise Opportunities