Courses

There are currently ten Learning Skills (LNSK) program courses.  Each course aligns with one of the three services the LNSK program offers: Assessment, Foundational Skills and Academic Support classes. 

There is a Non-Credit option. You can read more about Non-Credit near the bottom of this page.

 

Computer Courses

Learning Skills 100: Adapted Computer Keyboarding 
3 units

Introduction to the correct keyboarding techniques and familiarity with the entire computer keyboard, including the number pad with emphasis on adaptive, one handed, and ergonomic keyboarding skills. This course is designed or students with disabilities. May not receive credit if CAS 100 has been completed.

 

Learning Skills 101: Adapted Word Processing
3 units

Individualized adapted basic word processing techniques using specialized keyboarding commands, accessibility options, adapted keyboard and mouse hardware and software to produce letters, memos, reports, tables, and other documents.

 

Learning Skills 102: Intro to Assistive Technology 
1 unit

Self-paced lab course in assistive technology using screen reader, scan and read, speech recognition, and screen enlargement software programs. Designed for students with disabilities, based on their individual needs. May not receive credit if CAS 102 has been completed.

 

Assessment Course

Learning Skills 116: Diagnostic Clinic
2 units

Determination of eligibility for learning disability services through diagnostic testing. Includes state mandated tests. Focus on compensatory methods as derived from test results.

 

English (Reading/Writing) Courses

Learning Skills 117: Reading
4 units

Reading to develop decoding, vocabulary and comprehension skills. Use of specialized techniques developed especially for students with learning disabilities. Includes reading comprehension strategies, vocabulary development and other compensatory strategies. Designed for students with identified learning disabilities. May be repeated one time.

Prerequisite: Learning Skills 116.

 

Learning Skills 118A: Reading/Writing
3 units

Strategies to develop college writing skills with an emphasis on developing reading comprehension strategies, summarizing and writing responses to readings. Includes compensatory strategies. Designed for students with identified learning disabilities to improve reading and writing skills. May be repeated one time.

Strongly Recommended: Learning Skills 116 and/or Learning Skills 117.

 

Learning Skills 118B: Writing/Reading
3 units

Elements of the writing process, including prewriting, organizing, writing and revising, and review of basic grammar. Includes reading comprehension strategies and review of compensatory strategies. Designed for students with identified learning disabilities. May be repeated one time.

Strongly Recommended: Learning Skills 118A.

 

Math Course

Learning Skills 119: Problem Solving 
3 units

Preparation for problem solving success in college for those with learning disabilities. Emphasis on quantitative reasoning abilities needed to process and integrate word problems and related problem solving tasks. Designed for students with learning disabilities to improve reading and writing skills. May be repeated one time. 

Strongly Recommended: Learning Skills 116.

 

Academic Support Courses

Learning Skills 120: Study Strategies 
1 unit

Guided practice in specific compensatory and study strategies for those with learning disabilities. Focus on utilizing skills and strategies in conjunction with academic course materials. Designed for students identified with a learning disability who are actively enrolled in an academic course. May be repeated three times.

Strongly Recommended: Learning Skills 116.

 

Learning Skills 121: Quantitative Strategies Through Language Skills 
1 unit

Guided practice in specific compensatory and study strategies for students with learning disabilities in language-based quantitative reasoning skills (dyscalculia). Focus on utilizing skills and strategies in conjunction with academic course materials. Development of math and language skills. Designed for Learning Skills students actively enrolled in a math course.

Strongly Recommended: Learning Skills 116.

 

Service Learning Course

Service Learning 85A: Learning in Action: Learning Skills/ACE
1 unit

Placement in meaningful volunteer projects on campus. Introduction to job skills and knowledge required for entry level jobs.

 

Non-Credit Courses

Non-Credit Learning Skills Classes

Learning Skills now offers a non-credit options for the Learning Skills 117 (Reading), which will be coded as LNSK 217, and for Learning Skills 119 (Mathematics), which will be coded as LNSK 219. The non-credit courses allow students to take Basic Skills without cost and are able to repeat the course as many times as needed. The non-credit courses may be ideal for the following student:

• ​Students who were enrolled in an Intellectual Disability program at the High School level
• Students who are hoping to gain foundational academic skills at their own pace
• Students who are interested in taking the Learning Skills classes for a second or third time to develop mastery​

 

Please see the current Chabot Schedule of Classes (available in PDF or online formats) for the current meeting days, times and locations of the Learning Skills classes.