Suitable for Parents
Overview
Brain Boosting Learning Strategies/Study Skills for Students with Learning Disabilities
Presenter: Michele Pentyliuk
Learning Objectives:
After this session, participants will be able to:
- To increase participants’ awareness of the principles of learning.
- To differentiate the similarities and differences in learning for LD and nonLD students.
- To demonstrate practical approaches and strategies that increase retention and mastery.
- To engage participants in hands-on learning activities that offer practice of strategies.
Session Overview
Students with learning disabilities struggle with one or more academic skills. In addition to ensuring appropriate intervention and accommodations are provided, they also benefit from developing strategies to enhance their ability to retain and apply their knowledge and skills. Michele will provide information about how the learning process occurs for all learners and will talk about how to use these principles and modify strategies for students with learning disabilities.
Michele Pentyliuk
Registered Psychologist
Bio of Michele Pentyliuk
Michele Pentyliuk, M. Ed., is a Registered Psychologist and Certified Teacher working in private practice in Edmonton as a clinician and the managing partner of North Land Family Counselling Group. The focus of her practice is on identification of – and interventions for – individuals who encounter challenges within educational environments. Early intervention regarding literacy learning is a particular interest. Michele started her career as a Special Education teacher, then moved into private practice as an educational consultant before embarking on her graduate program where she focused her studies on assessment and intervention practices, culminating her program with a thesis evaluating parental involvement in assessment. Michele has presented workshops to parents, professionals, and students throughout Canada on a wide range of topics related to learning and learning differences. She has provided strategy instruction to individuals, small groups, and large audiences at all educational levels.
