ALTERNATIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES COURSE

ALTERNATIVE 
LEARNING STRATEGIES 
COURSE 
A new course opportunity through General 
Arts and Science at Mohawk College 
The Alternative Learning Strategies
Mohawk College recognizes the unique strengths and challenges of stu-
course can be taken as part of a first
dents with learning disabilities. In order to support the academic achieve-
year General Arts and Science program
ment of students with learning disabilities, as well as students who sus-
of study. The course will be offered in
the Fall 2009 and Winter 2010 semesters
pect they have a learning disability, the Alternative Learning Strategies
at the Fennell campus.
course is offered through the General Arts and Science program.


This course can be taken as an elective
The Alternative Learning Strategies course is designed as a collaborative
for those students who are not enrolled
in the General Arts and Science pro-
effort between Disability Services and the General Arts and Science Pro-
gram, but feel they would benefit from
gram to give students with learning disabilities the strategies they need to
the course curriculum. Before selecting
improve the fundamental elements of learning. The course is offered
this course as an elective, students
should contact their program coordinator
through the General Arts and Sciences program with the intention of
to ensure this course can be substituted
equipping students with the learning strategies they need to promote suc-
for another program elective.
cess in any learning environment.
Special authorization is required to regis-
ter for this course. To register for the

course, speak to Linda Frank, Coordi-
Course Description: 
nator of the General Arts and Science

program, located in F175.
Students will explore the nature of their learning disability, 
disability related issues and transition to college.  Students 
will reflect on the personal impact of having learning chal?


lenges, in a college setting, as well as in employment.  Stu?

For information about the General Arts and
dents will be taught from a curriculum designed for adults 
Sciences program, or to register for the course
contact:
with learning disabilities, which will include a wide variety 
Hamilton: 905-575-1212 Ext. 2044
Brantford: 519-759-7200 Ext. 7239
of alternative learning strategies to meet the unique needs of 
Fax: 905-575-2392

the students.  Students will be able to demonstrate, and 
For more information about the Alternative
Learning Strategies course contact:
adapt, specific alternative learning strategies to help compen?
Disability Services
Hamilton: 905-575-2211
sate for the impact of their learning disability. 
Brantford: 519-759-7200 Ext. 2211

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Is the Alternative Learning Strategies course a credit course?
Yes. This course is like any other course selection in
General Arts and Science program. This course can also be used
as a General Education credit for those students who are in pro-
grams other than General Arts and Science.
ALTERNATIVE 

How large is the class? Due to the course content and the need
for individualized attention the class size will be capped at 25 stu-
LEARNING 
dents (1 course offering per semester).




STRATEGIES COURSE 
When is the Alternative Learning Strategies course being of-
fered? This course will be offered in the Fall 2009 and Winter
2010 semesters through General Arts and Science.

Questions and answers  
How do students register for the Alternative Learning Strate-
to support students 
gies course? Special authorization is required to register for this
course. For students registered in first year General Arts and Sci-
ence, speak to Linda Frank, Coordinator of the General Arts and

Science program, located in F175.

Mohawk College recognizes the unique strengths and
Those students who would like to take the Alternative Learning
challenges of students with learning disabilities. In order
Strategies course as their General Education Elective are advised
to support the academic achievement of students with
to speak to their program coordinator first to ensure the course can
learning disabilities, as well as students who suspect
be used as an elective within their program of study. Once this
has been confirmed, students can then speak to Linda Frank in
they have a learning disability, this course has been de-
F175 to gain authorization into the course.
veloped through the General Arts and Science program.

Registration for this course will be on a first come, first served

basis.


What is the Alternative Learning Strategies course about?
Who do students contact to register for the Alternative Learn-
Course Description: Students will explore the nature of their learn-
ing Strategies course? To register for the course contact Linda
ing disability, disability related issues and transition to college.
Frank, Coordinator of General Arts and Science at:
Students will reflect on the personal impact of having learning
Hamilton: 905-575-1212 Ext. 2044
challenges, in a college setting, as well as in employment. Stu-
Brantford: 519-759-7200 Ext. 7239
dents will be taught from a curriculum designed for adults with
Fax:
905-575-2392
learning disabilities, which will include a wide variety of alternative

learning strategies to meet the unique needs of the students. Stu-
Who do students contact if they want to use the Alternative
dents will be able to demonstrate, and adapt, specific alternative
Learning Strategies course as their elective? Before selecting
learning strategies to help compensate for the impact of their
this course as an elective, students should contact their program
learning disability.
coordinator to ensure this course can be substituted for another

program elective. Then students are advised to contact Linda
Frank to gain special authorization to register for the course.
Who is the Alternative Learning Strategies course for? Who

can take this course? Students who have, or suspect they have,
Who do students contact if they have additional questions
a learning disability are ideal candidates for this course.
about the Alternative Learning Strategies course? For more

information about the Alternative Learning Strategies course con-
tact Disability Services at:
How is the Alternative Learning Strategies course being of-
Hamilton: 905-575-2211
fered? The Alternative Learning Strategies course is designed as
Brantford: 519-759-7200 Ext. 2211
a collaborative effort between Disability Services and the General
disability@mohawkcollege.ca
Arts and Science Program. The course is offered through the Gen-

eral Arts and Sciences program as a first year course selection.
Who do students contact if they have questions about Gen-

eral Arts and Science? For information about the General Arts
Where is the Alternative Learning Strategies course being
and Sciences program contact:
offered? This course will be offered at the Fennell Campus for the
Hamilton: 905-575-1212 Ext. 2044
2009-2010 academic year.
Brantford: 519-759-7200 Ext. 7239
Fax: 905-575-2392

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Document Outline

• ALS Flyer-Revised-July 10 2009.pdf
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• ALS Q and A-Revised-July 10 2009
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