Psychological Sciences and Techniques

2 Training objectives 2.1 General objectives The course of "Evaluation and intervention in learning disabilities" is intended to provide basic knowledge about the nature of the difficulties of learning the written language and calculation. Furthermore, it intends to provide basic skills on the use of diagnostic tools and rehabilitative techniques on these disorders. Italian legislation will be described in the presence of specific learning disorders. Some experiences of school intervention and some rehabilitation treatment programs of these learning difficulties will be illustrated. 2.2 Specific objectives 2.2.1 Knowledge and understanding • Know the main learning difficulties and their consequences on the educational path and on the relationship life of the children involved. • Know the main cognitive models related to reading, writing and calculation. • Know the main tests used to evaluate reading, writing and calculation difficulties during the school year. • some general principles on rehabilitative and rehabilitative interventions of learning difficulties 2.2.2 Applying knowledge and understanding To demonstrate the application of knowledge by: • interaction within the course forums; • effective collaborative work behaviours. 2.2.3 Making judgements • Provide feedback and make suggestions within collaborative activities. • Compare the characteristics of different tools for evaluating reading, writing and calculation skills 2.2.4 Communication skills Students will improve their ability to communicate the knowledge learned and/or to report on the results achieved and the procedures followed to reach these results. 2.2.5 Learning skills  In the perspective of the continuation of second and third cycle university studies, search and select information from specialized sites and bibliographic databases.