Understanding Dyslexia: A Guide to Support in the Classroom
Understanding Dyslexia: A Guide to Support in the Classroom
Learning objective
At the end of the lesson, you will understand what dyslexia is and learn about different supports for children with dyslexia in the classroom.
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Understanding Dyslexia: A Guide to Support in the Classroom
Learning objective
At the end of the lesson, you will understand what dyslexia is and learn about different supports for children with dyslexia in the classroom.
What do you already know about dyslexia?
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty affecting reading and writing. It is related to how the brain processes language and is not linked to intelligence.
How Dyslexia Impacts Learning
Dyslexia affects phonological processing, spelling, and word recognition, making reading and writing challenging.
Activity: Word Scramble
Engage in a word scramble activity to understand the challenges faced by dyslexic students and explore support strategies.
Types of Support
Support includes multisensory teaching, assistive technology, and tailored reading programmes to aid comprehension and engagement.
Reflection: What Did You Learn?
Reflect on your learning about dyslexia and the importance of support in the classroom.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
