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