Characteristics of individuals with dyslexia and other learning disabilities across the lifespan. Students will gain an understanding of neurological functions in individuals with dyslexia and other learning disabilities and its impact on learning. Historical perspectives and contemporary issues surrounding dyslexia and related disabilities will also be addressed.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students: Graduate students will complete twelve additional discussion post assignments, one for each chapter in the Language at the Speed of Sight (LSS) text.
Athena Title
Dyslexia and Other Learn Disab
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EDSE 5120 or EDSE 7120
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will be able to define terminology related to dyslexia, language, and the brain.
Students will be able to explain the relevant laws (IDEA, ADA AA) pertaining to individuals with dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
Students will be able to explain historical perspectives and contemporary issues surrounding dyslexia and related disabilities (e.g., dysgraphia, dyscalculia, language impairment).
Students will be able to explain the functions of the various parts of the brain in reading and how those functions are impaired in students with dyslexia.
Students will be able to identify areas of deficit (phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, orthography, decoding, fluency, reading comprehension, spelling) associated with dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
Students will be able to describe the comorbidity of dyslexia and other learning disabilities, and how this impacts teaching and learning.
Students will be able to explain the similarities and differences between dual language learners and individuals with dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
Students will be able to explain how to support individuals with dyslexia and other learning disabilities as they transition into postsecondary settings.
Topical Outline
1. Introduction to Reading Difficulties and Disabilities
2. Science of Reading – Part I
3. Science of Reading – Part II
4. Defining and Classifying Reading Disabilities (RD)
5. Comorbidity & Causes of Reading Disabilities (RD)
6. Myths and Misconceptions
7. The Impact of Reading Disabilities (RD)
8. School-Based Frameworks for Prevention & Early Identification
