10 easy steps to make your classroom dyslexia-friendly #dyslexia

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Tue, 2018-02-13 08:00

Every teacher wants to do what they can to teach Dyslexic students to read. They can take certain steps to make their classroom more friendly for Dyslexic students. Try to teach key vocabulary and provide students with lists that explain those concepts. Vocabulary revision is an easy homework set to distribute in a class.

The report stresses that dyslexia occurs across all intellectual abilities, and points out that dyslexia is best thought of as a continuum, with no clear cut-off points.
~ Gemma Corby

Teachers try to implement tasks in their class to Dyslexic students.

Primary school teachers should make it a goal to teach basic reading skills. That could help students with Dyslexia achieve certain reading levels that they have to attain. Articles of appropriate readability will be an important asset to both teachers and Dyslexic students. Monitor student progress and incorporate additional reading aids in the classroom.

Key Takeaways:

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Word reading and spelling are difficult for people with dyslexia.
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Schools need to meet the needs of kids with dyslexia.
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Dyslexia could affect one in 10 people in the UK.
Read the full article here:
https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-views/10-easy-steps-make-your-classroom-dyslexia-friendly