learning and teaching for dyslexic students - session eight

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

learning and teaching for dyslexic students - session eight

Education

learning outcomes

students weakness

supportdyslexic students

students strengths

applyyour learning activity

effort value students

dyslexic continuum activity

dyslexic learners