Units
1.0 QUARTER UNITS
Course Description
A growing body of scientific research and evolving cultural awareness have affirmed the value of addressing neurodivergent learners in the classroom and in the workforce.
In this course for educators and professional trainers, we will explore brain differences, reduce cultural prejudice, and identify tools to support the creative potential and abilities of neurodivergent learners. Students will examine the social and cultural dynamics of being neurodivergent and address inequities in the current educational paradigm.
Once we explore difficulties such as overdiagnosis and gaps in educator training, we will examine how the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can be a strategy for leveling the playing field and put it to use in a new design for the classroom or workplace.
This course is designed for K-12 teachers, college educators, school administrators, home-schoolers, therapists, and HR professionals.
Topics Include
- Social Dynamics of Neurodivergence
- Social and cultural issues related with Neurodivergence
- Empowerment through Education
- Neurodivergence in the workplace
- Universal Design for Learning
Prerequisites / Skills Needed
Working knowledge of:
- Developing presentations and analyzing research content
Additional Information
AI* - This course explores how AI tools can enhance support for neurodivergent learners, from research assistance to personalized strategies for reading comprehension and learning success.
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