BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
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Department/ Subject Area ENG
Course Number 032I
Disciplines EDUC-Education
ENG-English
ESL-English as a Second Language
LRNGAST-Learning Assistance
MATH-Mathematics
READING-Reading
SP ED-Special Education
Proposal Type New Course
Division Library, Learning Resources, and Language Arts Division
Cross Listing Courses
Course Title Seminar in Communications: Learning Disabilities
Transcript Title Sem Comm: Learning Disabl
Course Description This course is designed for the student who is qualified to work as a content area tutor. Emphasis in training is placed on study skills, learning styles, problem solving, tutoring techniques and methods, interpersonal relationships, and content analysis.
Community Service No
Proposed For Associate Degree
Revision
Effective Date 2001 Summer
Change MINOR
Course Description
Lecture Hrs: 0.50 - 2.00
Lab Hrs: 0 - 0
Student Unit Hrs: 0.50 - 2.00
Faculty Lecture Units: 2.00
Faculty Lab Units: 0
Field Trips Not Required
Grade Options B: A-F or P/NP
Transfer/Degree Applicability Associate Degree only and not Transferable
Non-Credit Options
Repeated YES
Repeat Count 4
Repeat Frequency 4
Repeat Period YEARS
Repeat Units 2.00
Repeat Rationale
Challenged NO
Rationale
Fee Amount 0.00
Comparable Course Information
Comparable Course Information CSU


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Because CSU trains upper division students to assist lower division, there are no equivalent courses at CSU at lower division levels.
Community College Course
Diablo Valley College
Tutor Training ENGL 140
Catalog Year: 2000-2001 Page: 184
URL: http://www.collegesource.org/displayinfo/frame.asp?url=http://www.dvc.edu
3 Units, SC May Be Repeated Once 3 hours lecture per week Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 122 This course introduces students to the basic principles and methods of tutoring, including but not limited to the tutoring sequence, the Socratic method of questioning, communication skills, and learning theory. Students will receive instruction in how to work with tutees who have difficulties comprehending reading, developing writing and utilizing study skills with the intent of making those tutees independent learners. CSU
Course Goals
Course Goals General Goals: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. analyze effectively how students learn and assist tutees in successfully understanding and completing assignments.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives Specific Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate and share appropriate study skill techniques.
2. Identify and demonstrate knowledge of learning styles and apply appropriate learning strategies.
3. Demonstrate the various problem-solving techniques and implement them with the tutee.
4. Identify and use appropriate tutoring techniques.
5. Demonstrate the aspects of interpersonal relationships and approaches to working with the tutee.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of required tutoring methods and materials for specific content areas.
Course Outcomes
Course Outcomes
Course Outline
Outline Text
  1. Introduction to Learning Disabilities
    1. Dyslexia
    2. Dysgraphia
    3. Dyscalcula
    4. Auditory processing deficits
    5. Visual spatial processing difficulties
    6. Acquired brain injured
    7. Attention deficit disorder
    8. Social skills
  2. Interpersonal Relationship Strategies
    1. Communication process
    2. Clarification
    3. Paraphrasing
    4. Motivation
    5. Self-confidence
    6. Appropriate personal presentation
    7. Appropriate social interaction
  3. Overview of Learning Styles
    1. Learning styles
    2. Learning strategies
    3. Accommodations
  4. Some Characteristics of Learning Disabilities College Students
    1. Slow reading rate
    2. Difficulty with sentence structure
    3. Inability to concentrate
    4. Incomplete mastery of basic math facts
    5. Time management difficulties
    6. Social skills problems
  5. Learning Strategies, Techniques and Suggestions for Tutors
    1. Setting the stage for learning
    2. Understanding the learning process
    3. Selecting and processing information from the textbook
    4. Rehearsing and retrieving information from memory
    5. Developing strategies for test taking
    6. Improving concentration
Course Assignments
Course Assignments
Course Methods of Evaluation
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Course Methods of Evaluation A student's evaluation will be based on a required final examination and multiple measures of performance including critical thinking. These methods may include, but are not limited to the following.
The student will be graded on class participation, quizzes, a final examination, and other assignments as established by the instructor. At least one method will be used which will require the student to demonstrate critical thinking as evidenced through writing, and/or problem-solving.
Course Methods of Instruction
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Methods Lecture
Other Methods Faculty units: 0.1 per student unit.
Course Distance Education
Delivery Methods
Other Methods
Quality Assurance
Evaluation Method
Additional Resources
Distance Ed - Contact Types
Distance Ed - Contact Types
Course Textbooks
Textbooks None. No textbook required.. None None , 0
Manuals
Periodicals
Course Supplies
Course Supplies
Course Resources
Course Resources Learning Resources
Optional Text: Current support adequate
Resources:
Other Resources
Optional Text: None
Resources:
Disabled Student Programs and Services
Optional Text: None
Resources:
Computer Resources
Optional Text: None
Resources:
Entry Skills
Entry Skills
Course Requisites
Course Requisites
General Education Requirements
Proposed For Categories
 
Transfer Types Course cannot be transferred to CSU
Course cannot be transferred to UC
Course Codes
CB00 State ID CCC000375563
SAM Code (CB09) D = Possibly Occupational
TOP Code (CB03) 0802.00 - Educational Aide (Teacher
Course Credit Status (CB04) Credit - Degree Applicable
Coop Educational Code N - N = Not Coop Education
Coop Work Code (CB10)
CAN Code (CB14)
Course Completion Assessment Level None
Instructional Code M - Intermediate
Classification Codes (CB11) A - Liberal Arts
Print Catalog YES
Print Class Schedule YES
Independent Studies NO
Open Entry NO
Work Experience NO
Special Topics NO
Appointment YES
Contract Course NO
Basic Skills (CB08) N Not Basic Skills
Organizational Unit Applied Science, Business & Technology
Prior Skills (CB21) Y = Not applicable
Originator Exported from System 2000
Proposal Type New Course
Course Status Active
Admin Dates
Board of Trustees 10/17/2000
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