Attention Deficit Disorder V26.4409
Prefix/Number ED 570
2 Credits
UAA PACE, 500-Level Upper Division Course
Graded
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course will help the learner achieve a better understanding of ADHD and intervention strategies to facilitate positive student change. Taught by Mick R. Jackson MS/ED, this course covers the history of the disorder, accepted methods to assess and identify students with the disorder, and various methods, medications, and strategies that are currently used to treat it. For situations in which services beyond what can be provided in the classroom are required, the referral process for getting help for the student will be addressed. Reference materials include a list of resources for both teachers and parents who would like more help or information about ADD or ADHD.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Define the characteristics of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder for better understanding of the disorder
- Provide a history of the disorder to increase knowledge and understanding
- Increase ability to identify and assess students possibly having the disorder
- Increase the number of intervention strategies available to remediate academic problems and distracting or self-defeating behaviors
- Provide information on various treatment methods used in the treatment of this disorder
- Increase knowledge of the referral process for parents and/or professionals in education
- Provide resources for teachers and parents to help them and the students with whom they work
Course Syllabus This is a preview syllabus only. The official syllabus will be provided to you by VESi.
- Methods of Instruction - Reading, examinations, essays: critical thinking questions, and journal article summations. All readings are within the online environment.
- Course Grading Rubric
Grade Level: 5+
IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION
- This self-paced VESi course can be completed at a pace that fits your schedule.
- You can register and start work anytime.
- All work is due one year from the date of registration, with a 30 day minimum to complete.
- Extensions and re-enrollments are not permitted.
- You may cancel within one week of registration. A $100.00 cancellation fee will be applied.
TUITION
PROVIDER DETAILS
Contact VESi directly for questions specific to coursework. Email:info@virtualeduc.com or call at 1-800-313-6744. Contact ASDN for registration or transcript questions.