Teaching Children with Dysgraphia
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Description
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Dysgraphia a learning difficulty which affects a child’s ability to express their thoughts in written form. Children who have dysgraphia are often not able to keep up with written assignments, cannot put coherent thoughts together on paper, or struggle to write legibly. This learning difficulty and stop a child from reaching their full academic potential. It is therefore essential that it is recognised and remediated. This course is aimed at providing a solid foundation for learners in the theoretical knowledge of dyscalculia and its practical application to supporting children affected by this learning difficulty. This online course is comprised of the most up-to-date information in the field and makes use of a range of interesting case studies, as well as a comprehensive strategy toolkit which can be applied to real life situations.
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This is a self-study course
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Credits: 5
Cost: R1450 per person
Accreditation: TBC
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What you get:
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full colour
text book and toolkit
portfolio
access to expert online tutoring
certificate on successful completion of the course.
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Course Outcomes
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This course has been structured according to 8 different modules. Each module is aimed at ensuring the learner achieves understanding of a specific area within the field of children and adolescents affected by dysgraphia. Assignments which include case studies are interspersed throughout the modules. The course is completed with a test. Each module and its outcomes are listed below:
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_accordion active_tab=”1″ style=”boxed_accordion”][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 1 – What is writing?” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• The development of writing skills in different age groups of children.
• Different skills required when writing.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 2 – What is dysgraphia?” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• Define dysgraphia.
• Discuss the prevalence of dysgraphia.
• Provide information about the diagnostic criteria for dysgraphia according to the DSM-IV-TR, DSM 5 and ICD-10.
• Identify the different types of dysgraphia.
• Provide information about the course and prognosis of dysgraphia.
• Explore the risk factors for dysgraphia.
• Identify the causes of dysgraphia.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 3 – The characteristics of dysgraphia” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• Identify the features and characteristics of dysgraphia.
• Discuss dysgraphia and letter/number reversals.
• Identify the early warning signs of dysgraphia.
• Describe how dysgraphia affects visual-spatial skills.
• Describe how dysgraphia affects fine motor skills.
• Discuss how dysgraphia affects language processing.
• Describe how dysgraphia affects spelling and handwriting.
• Discuss how dysgraphia impacts on grammar and use of punctuation.
• Identify how dysgraphia impacts organizational skills.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 4 – Dysgraphia and comorbid conditions” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• Explain which conditions and syndromes manifest in a similar way to dysgraphia.
• Explain the conditions that are co-morbid with dysgraphia.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 5 – Assessing for dysgraphia” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• Screening children for dysgraphia.,
• Explain how to find the right professional to assess a child with dysgraphia.
• Explore the right time for conducting an assessment.
• Discuss how dysgraphia is diagnosed.
• Explain the IQ discrepancy.
• Explain how and what preliminary data is required for an assessment.
Discuss the diagnostic process involved in diagnosing dysgraphia.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 6 – Treatment for children and adolescents with dysgraphia” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• Identify a variety of treatment options available.
• Explain how occupational therapy can assist a child with dysgraphia.
• Explain a variety of educational interventions.
• Explain the role of remediation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 7 – Inclusive education” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• Discuss inclusive education in the South African context.
• Explain the importance of involving students in their own learning.
• Explain how to create an individualised learning programme.
• Discuss classroom accommodations as they related to dysgraphia.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 8 – Strategies and techniques to help children and adolescents with dysgraphia” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• Provide effective strategies and techniques to assist children and adolescents in both the home context and school context. [/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Module 9 – Emotional and social difficulties associated with dysgraphia” background_color=”#e6e6e6″ title_color=”#143143″][vc_column_text]• Identify the strengths of children with dysgraphia.
• Discuss the emotional and social impact of dysgraphia on a child.
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Course Assessment Requirements
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This course is comprised of 50 notional hours. These hours are structured within the following manner:
- 20 hours of reading and self-study using the allocated readings and learner guide.
- 15 hours completing the formative and summative assessment activity requirements for the course. This includes multiple-choice questions, knowledge questions and an essay submission requirement as part of the portfolio of evidence.
- 15 hours completing the practical and case study requirements of the course through the use of case studies developed for the purposes of assessing applied knowledge of the content of the course.
*Note: hours spent reading, in self-study and completing assessment activity requirements will be recorded in a logbook/ attendance register for the purposes of confirming attendance on the course.
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