Building on a foundation of counseling, development, learning, and teaching theories this course focuses on strategies for prevention of and intervention with academic problems that interfere with learning outcomes. Research based strategies that focus on school wide, large and small groups, and individual interventions are emphasized. Competency in providing effective interventions for group and independent work skills, organization and study strategies, learning strategies, mnemonic, reading, math and content area strategies, as well as test taking and homework is taught using case study and demonstration approaches. Databased outcomes assessment and reporting is emphasized to evaluate the effectiveness of prevention and intervention strategies in improving learning and academic outcomes for all students. Practicum experiences are integrated with course work.
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Must be taken concurrently with SCP 800/815 or SCP 850/865