learning and teaching for dyslexic students - session eight
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Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities: a training resource for secondary undergraduate Initial Teacher Training coursesTRANSCRIPT
Learning and teaching for dyslexic students
Special educational needs and/or disabilitiesTraining toolkit
Session 8
Areas of need set out in the SEN Code of Practice
Session 8Learning and teaching for dyslexic studentsAreas of need set out in the SEN Code of Practice
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Learning outcomes
You will:− understand current definitions of dyslexia − be aware of some of the barriers to learning for
dyslexic students− be able to recognise when to modify learning
objectives for dyslexic students− know some teaching styles and approaches for
dyslexic students− know how to make modifications or adjustments
to remove barriers for dyslexic students− be familiar with some ICT that can support
dyslexic students
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Learning outcomes
You will:− understand some current definitions of dyslexia− be aware of some of the barriers to learning
experienced by dyslexic students
Activity 1
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Talents and abilities that often accompany dyslexia− Lateral thinking and imaginative problem solving− Good spatial awareness and visualising skills
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When things go wrong
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Building self-confidence
− Use specific praise− Praise ideas, content and effort− Value students’ work and ensure that the student
and their peers do too− Notice and use students’ strengths− Avoid exposing students’ weakness in front of
their peers− Make sure everyone understands what dyslexia is,
and is aware of famous dyslexic role models
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Learning outcome
You will consider ways you can recognise students who are likely to be on the dyslexic continuum
Activity 2
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Tools for identifying dyslexia and assessing learning needs− National curriculum assessment profiles− Achievement of targets involving spelling, sequencing
skills or rote recall− Day-to-day assessment by teachers− Written work− Screening for difficulties in phonological awareness− Checklists
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Learning outcomes
You will: − consider when learning objectives might need to be
modified for dyslexic students− be familiar with some of the modifications or
adjustments that can remove barriers to learning for dyslexic students
Activity 3
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Waves of intervention
Wave 3Additional highly
personalised interventions
Wave 2Additional interventions to
enable students to work at age-related expectations or above
Wave 1Inclusive quality first teaching for all
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Learning outcome
You will have some knowledge of teaching styles and approaches that are particularly appropriate for dyslexic students
Activity 4
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Learning outcome
You will be familiar with some of the ICT that can support dyslexic students
Activity 5
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Presenting written information
Printed information might look something like this to dyslexic learners
(click on the box to activate the animation)
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Learning outcomes
You will:− consolidate your learning about dyslexia by looking at
an example of an appropriately differentiated lesson − identify key points of action to consolidate and apply
your learning
Activity 6