Dyslexia Awareness Training

Description

Course Overview:

This course equips educators with essential knowledge and skills to support students with dyslexia. Participants will explore dyslexia’s cognitive and brain-based aspects, understand identification and legal frameworks, and develop practical strategies for inclusive teaching. The course includes a focus on empathy-building and offers tools for continuous professional development.

Course Objectives:

1. Understand the Course: Grasp the importance of dyslexia and neurodiversity in education and foster inclusion.
2. Brain and Cognitive Differences: Learn about dyslexia’s impact on brain function and learning.
3. Identification and Role: Recognize early signs of dyslexia and the educator’s role in support.
4. Legal Framework: Understand UK laws and practical application for supporting dyslexic students.
5. Foundational Knowledge: Define dyslexia, explore its history, and address common myths.
6. Practical Strategies: Apply evidence-based interventions and inclusive teaching methods.
7. Build Empathy: Gain insights from personal experiences and simulations of dyslexia.
8. Reflect and Develop: Reflect on learning, implement changes, and access ongoing professional development resources.