Dyslexia: Teaching Resources at Every Grade Level

Submitted by Hannah Roberts on Wed, 2019-01-02 15:09

Dyslexia isn't a problem that ever goes away, which means there must be resources throughout the entire schooling process. To make this work, teachers must be flexible.

Methods for teachers to utilize

Students with dyslexia are typically of normal or above average intelligence. That means they benefit from vastly different types of assistance than other learning disabilities.

It should be a cause for concern for these students show difficulty with things like reading, phonological awareness, spelling and writing, math facts, and rote memorization. Luckily, there are numerous tools and proven methods that teachers can utilize that can make learning better!

Teachers need to be flexible

Understanding the basic facts surrounding the learning disability is extremely important for educators who might have these students in their classrooms. Teachers should have methods in place to best assist their students, and knowing what works best for some disabilities is vital.

Teachers of dyslexic students, in particular, need to be flexible. It's often helpful to allow more time to complete homework, and perhaps even assign less assignments.

Most importantly, teachers should take an interest in the overall health of the child’s mind and body.

Teachers should take an interest in the overall health of the child’s mind and body.

Minimize the disability

Students could also be more supported through the use of sequential assessments, multi-modal approaches to learning and processing, assistive technologies, and appropriate increased tutor support. Other resources also include audiobooks, oral testing, and technological apps and videos

What's most important for teachers to remember, though, is that they must minimize the disability by building up their strengths. Essentially, teachers shouldn't make the disability a big deal. Also, just caring for and nurturing the child can help them learn better.

Key Takeaways:

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In order to effectively teach students with dyslexia, teachers must understand basic facts about the disorder.
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To achieve success, be flexible in teaching.
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For students with dyslexia, consider giving oral exams and allow more time for homework.

Suggestions like these can be incredibly helpful for a dyslexic student! It's imperative that parents and teachers be open to new and innovative methods.

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