6+Monday,+February+22


 * Causes of Learning Disability: Sociological**

1. Kavale, K.A. & Mostert, M.P. (2004). Social skills interventions for individuals with learning disabilities. //Learning Disabilities Quarterly, 27//(1), 31-43.



2. Smith, L.A. & Williams, J.M. (2004). Children's understanding of the causal origins of disability. //Journal of Cognition and Development, 5//(3), 383-397.

3. Consider the article posted at [] What does this have to add about the social constructs of learning disabilities? **Hey all, Here is a hint that will cut down on your reading and increase your knowledge about how to connect this information. While you're going thru, think about how LD is a construct of society rather than biology. Contrast it in terms of the articles from last week. There will be some headings in the readings that just won't apply while others (for instance, Smith and Williams) that will be about nothing BUT these constructs. Don't get too bogged down with these and try to think about how this information applies to your classroom practice and the information that pertains to understanding the child with LD in the classroom. I hope this helps. I changed next week's stuff around a bit too, so just make sure that you follow the links from the wiki for March 1 rather than go by the information in the syllabus for next week. Thanks! Karin**