| SECTION 1. DEFINING LEARNING DISABILITIES | |||
| A. Definition puzzle | Core | Small group activity | 5 min |
| B. Lack of direct instruction | Core | Discussion, reflection | 5 min |
| C. Common definitions of learning disabilities | Core | Use of handout, discussion | 5 min |
| SECTION 2. WHAT’S IT LIKE? | |||
| A. Learning disabilities as a disruption of the information-processing cycle | Core | Use of handout, discussion | 5 min |
| B. Three general types of processing difficulties | Core | Use of handout, discussion | 5 min |
| C. Visual processing of an image | Optional | Simulation of problem | 5 min |
| D. Visual processing of text | Optional | Simulation of problem | 5 min |
| E. Oral expression | Optional | Simulation of problem | 5 min |
| F. Visual / motor integration | Optional | Simulation of problem | 5 min |
| G. Debriefing | Core | Discussion | 5 min |
| SECTION 3. WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES? | |||
| A. The famous ones | Optional | Talk | 5 min |
| B. Meeting someone with a learning disability | Core | Option 1. Interview Option 2. Watch video Option 3. Learners’ stories |
25 min 25 min 10 min |
| A. General tutoring strategies | Core | Use of handout, discussion | 10 min |
| B. Making observations | Core | Use of handout, discussion | 10 min |
| C. Creating strategies | Core | Talk, use of handout | 5 min |
| OPTIONAL – SECTION 5. MORE STRATEGIES | |||
| A. Skill characteristics and strategies | Optional | Use of handout | 5 min |
| B. Case study | Optional | Use of handouts, group activity | 20 min |
| OPTIONAL – SECTION 6. LEARNERS WITH FASD (FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER) | |||
| A. What is FASD? | Core | Talk | 5 min |
| B. A learner’s viewpoint | Core | Use of handout, discussion | 5 min |
| C. Tutor tips | Core | Use of handout, lecture | 10 min |
| SECTION 7. PULLING IT TOGETHER | |||
| A. Identify the best ways to work with adult learners who have learning disabilities | Core | Discussion | 5 min |
| B. Compare with best practices for adult learners who don’t have learning disabilities | Core | Discussion | 5 min |