Course Outcomes |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
On completion of this course, the students will be able to: CO6: Knowledge regarding the meaning, nature of Learning Disability, the causes of Learning Disability and historical development and perspective of Learning Disability. CO7: Understand the types and diagnostic criteria of Learning disability also reflect upon the current and future issues of Learning Disability. CO8: Reflect on the importance of lifespan perspective and illuminating about Learning Disability in context of Adolescents and Adults along with the challenges faced by them. CO9: Learn about different identification and assessment methods and theories related to assessment method CO10: identify various programmes and intervention for adults and children |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
Meaning & Definition, Nature & Characteristics, Causes, Historical Perspective
Types of Learning Disability, DSM and ICD criteria for diagnosis, Current and Future Issues
Historical context for adolescent with LD and adult with LD, lifespan perspective and challenges faced by adults with LD
A Response to Intervention Approach (RTI): Introduction, Implementation and application; PASS Theory: theory and operationalization; Discrepancy/Consistency Approach, Alternate research based procedure
Educational provisions, Remedial Measures, Specialized Approaches and Techniques, programs and intervention for adolescent and adults
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· Fletcher, J. M., Lyon, G. R., Fuchs, L. S., & Barnes, M. A. (2018). Learning disabilities: From identification to intervention. Guilford Publications.
· Lyon, G. R., Fletcher, J. M., & Barnes, M. C. (2003). Learning disabilities.
· Mercer, C., & Hallahan, D. (2002). Learning disabilities: Historical perspectives. Identification of learning disabilities: Research to practice, 1-65.
· Muthusamy, K., & Sahu, J. K. (2020). Specific Learning Disability in India: Challenges and Opportunities. The Indian Journal of Pediatrics. doi:10.1007/s12098-019-03159-0
E-Resources:
● ResearchGate
● JSTOR
● Proquest
● Shodhganga
● Delnet
● Google Scholar
● National Digital Library (NPTEL)
● Academia
Journals:
· Journal of Learning Disabilities by Sage Publication
· British Journal of Learning Disabilities by John Wiley
· Learning Disability Quarterly by JSTOR