Basics for teachers

Dyslexia: How to identify it and What to do

This learning course is relevant to all teachers precisely because all teachers can expect to come across pupils with dyslexia to a greater or lesser degree in their classroom.

This course creates awareness and presents appropriate responses to learners of different learning abilities in an inclusive classroom setting. Preferably, it is be used during Initial teacher Training.

It is widely recognised that whilst some children will show some traits of dyslexia in varying degrees, up to 5% of this population will display a cluster of severe problems with the written language which we shall discuss in Section 2 of this course.

This learning course is relevant to all professsionals who can expect to come across pupils with dyslexia to a greater or lesser degree in classrooms and beyond.

This introductory course sets out to address awareness and appropriate responses to learners of different learning abilities and neuro-diverse profiles in inclusive learning and assessment environments. All strategies and techniques presented are within an inclusive philosophy, and therefore useful for all learners.

This course could be used at the trainee stage for professionals working with children and adolescents.

This introductory course is therefore recommended for all who wish to develop a basic understanding of dyslexia and relevant learning and assessment strategies.

For formal evaluation leading to certification, national ministries are encouraged to evaluate this course and administer certificates accordingly as part of their training programmes.

This introductory course may be adapted for use in any local cultural and linguistic setting.

The course first explains what dyslexia is and its consequences on many aspects of life. It helps professionals understand how to plan and implement teaching and assessment using inclusive strategies, thus also addressing dyslexic learners’ needs. The course content presents the principles and methods of multi-sensory teaching necessary for students with dyslexia to access learning and beneficial for all children. Such strategies are beneficial for all learners