COURSE TITLE: Learning Strategies

TEACHER: Vickie Blankenship

ROOM: D3.2

E-MAIL: vickie_blankenship@eu.odedodea.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Only open to American students with IEP.

This course explores learning strategies and helps students become more independent learners while increasing their personal management skills, both in school and in other contexts.

COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES/STANDARDS: Students will learn how to develop and apply a range of strategies to improve their learning and achievement, particularly their literacy, numeracy, communication, social and planning skills. This course will increase students’ confidence, motivation and ability to learn.

SCOPE & SEQUENCE: The scope and sequence of the course varies with the student and their individual education plan.

CONTINUOUS SCHOOL PROGRESS: AFNORTH International Middle/High School’s CSP (Continuous School Progress) goal is, “All students will improve their written communication skills across the curriculum.” The 6 + 1 trait is the model selected to improve school-wide writing in all subject areas. The 6+1 Trait writing framework is a powerful way to learn and use a common language to refer to characteristics of writing as well as establish a common vision of what “strong” writing looks like. Teachers and students will use the 6+1 Trait model to identify areas of strength and weakness as they continue to strive towards continued writing improvement. Success of all students requires that the 6 + 1 Trait become a consistent and integral component of each course taught at AFNORTH International Middle/High School.

The Learning Strategies class will implement and reinforce the 6 Traits + 1 strategies for developing written language skills using the regular general education curriculum as appropriate.

COURSE GRADING/ASSESSMENT: Course grade and assessment is directly linked to IEP goals and objectives.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS/CONSEQUENCES:

Expectations: Students will show respect for others and themselves. Students will use their time wisely.

Consequences: Individual behavior intervention step plans as necessary.

TEXTBOOKS: Texts used include regular course textbooks. Learning Strategies materials from Curriculum Associates.

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: Wide variety of assistive technology and materials used.

SUPPLIES (REQUIRED/RECOMMENDED) Pencils, Agenda, 3-Ring Binder, Note Paper, Pocket Dividers

HOMEWORK POLICY: N/A

MAKE-UP WORK POLICY: N/A

SUGGESTED OTHER: Communication with home is essential for the success of the student. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. My office phone number is 0031-45-5278-379 or use the above email address. Please ensure that your child has an agenda with him/her each day and that you check the agenda daily. Organization is an integral part of succeeding at school; please help your child develop a homework schedule and have a designated place for work to be returned to school.