Dyslexia
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- Created on: 22-10-20 20:02
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- Dyslexia
- Ways of learning: learning theories for the classroom. Pritchard
- Following questions should be asked
- delayed speech development or poor articulation
- problems with visual perception, frequently reverse letters and numbers
- problems with auditory perception i.e. identifying separate sounds in words and manipulating them
- problems with integrating sensory information i.e. do they associate printed letters with the correct sound?
- poor or confused lateralisation (handedness) i.e. undeveloped hand eye preferences and confused sense of direction
- weak sequencing skills i.e. ability to reproduce sequences of mixed letters and reading individual words
- poor co ordination at fine or gross level
- low motivation
- hyperactive
- low self esteem and poor self image that can be combined with low academic grades produced or no progress
- Following should be done by the teacher
- clear and neat handwriting
- limit amount of copying from a board
- provide word lists when new topics introduced
- time to write down tasks and homework before class finishes
- repeat instructions or questions clearly
- stress patterns and similarities in words and sounds.
- draw attention to the application of spelling rules
- Following our points that can developed into routine
- nothing should be assumed: it should be routine to have skills like reading, writing, spelling and maths skills taught thoroughly and nothing left to chance
- practice skills in a meaningful way and with context, asking a student to do countless drills of exercises isn't meaningful
- reading everyday
- find interesting and stimulating reading material to engage the child
- creating a classroom environment where reading is enjoyable and relaxing
- effective praising
- teaching and reinforcing simple spelling rules
- teaching letter and handwriting in parallel with reading
- using multisensory approaches such as finger tracing, plastic letters and saying at the same time as writing
- involve the parents in supporting their children
- allow time to have intense and regular individual sessions
- Following questions should be asked
- Ways of learning: learning theories for the classroom. Pritchard
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