Learning Problems and Impairments (international track) Leiden University

Overview

Students learn to recognise common learning problems such as dyslexia, hyperlexia and discalculia, as well as learning problems caused by ADHD, ADD or speech and language disorders.

In the course of the Learning Problems and Impairments (international track) MSc programme at Leiden University they acquire the knowledge and skills required to work in research and teaching positions.

Learning outcomes

During the specialisation in Learning Problems and Impairments you will:

• acquire in-depth knowledge of a socially crucial topic: not only do school drop-out and low literacy have economic consequences, learning problems also cause much personal suffering.

• acquire knowledge of the way in which pupils between the ages of 3 and 18 learn, and what can go wrong in this process.

• learn to recognise whether you are dealing with specific learning problems (dyslexia or discalculia) or learning problems caused by something else (for instance, weak cognitive control, attention disorders or stress-related problems).

• learn to design and test action plans.

• be able to participate intensively in designing and testing interventions in order to close the gap between high-achievers and low-achievers at an early stage.