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Language-Based Classroom: Elementary, In-Person – Summer Institute 2023

IN-PERSON COURSE LOGISTICS

• Delivery mode: In-person
• Attendance: Live, on the date and time listed in the course information section

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Individuals with language-based learning disabilities (LBLD), in the context of average and above reasoning, generally have compromised academic and language skills that make learning in general education classrooms challenging. This 5-day course includes an overview of the characteristics of language-based learning disabilities and the best practices for language-based instruction that enable students to learn and perform more successfully in today’s elementary classrooms. Participants will investigate and discuss the efficacy of developing an elementary language-based classroom, language-based programming, and/or a language-based model that can meet the needs of diverse learners. Practical strategies, activities, and techniques for presenting skill-based/strategy-based instruction and content will be shared, discussed, and practiced as a group. A concise overview of current research in the field tied to specific learning disabilities, including dyslexia, and classroom practice that includes language-based instruction that any educator can implement will be provided.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Summarize key research findings in the area of language-based learning disabilities
• Summarize the dynamics of learning, including cognition, language, attention, memory, executive function, metacognition
• Be more cognizant of the neuropsychological profile and neurodevelopmental variation of students diagnosed with language-based learning disabilities
• Identify the characteristics of language-based learning disabilities
• Define the terms “language-based instruction” and “language-based programming” and assess the efficacy of each in meeting the needs of diverse learners
• Define and assess the efficacy of a language-based elementary model that offers intensive, systematic, skill-based / strategy-based instruction in language and literacy as the core curriculum
• Define and assess the efficacy of a language-based elementary model that offers integration and continuity of skill-based / strategy-based instruction across the general ed curriculum
• List effective teaching principles, strategies, and recommendations for language-based instruction and academic planning
• Understand the implications of language-based learning disabilities for the student, parents, and educators
• Advocate with peers for the implementation of best practices recommended by research for educating students with language-based learning disabilities

LEVEL

This course is appropriate for educators who work at the elementary level.

MATERIALS

Materials will be provided on-site.

GRADUATE CREDIT 

Graduate credit is included in course tuition and is granted by Colorado State University-Pueblo.