Miraculous!
The Dyslexic in the Classroom
Course code:
LP0001
This one-day course is designed to give teachers an opportunity to
identify and address the problems that pupils with this specific learning
difficulty encounter throughout the curriculum.
Topics covered include practical techniques on how to improve the
reading, spelling, handwriting, listening skills, memory and revision
techniques, examination skills, organisation and the homework of your
dyslexic students.
Who should attend?
Who should attend?
Class Teachers, Special Needs Teachers, SENCOs, Learning Mentors, LSAs
and Teaching Assistants in Primary and Secondary Schools.
Programme
| 9:30 | Arrival, registration and coffee | 13:00 | Restaurant Lunch |
| 10:00 | Understanding Dyslexia • Recognising the dyslexic pupil. • Using positive reinforcement. • Introducing learning techniques. • Study skills. | 14:00 | Overcoming the Horrors of Homework and Revision • Strategies for dyslexic pupils. • Setting positive, productive homework. • Homework alternatives. • Active classroom revision. • Examination skills. Motivation and Success • Target setting. • Differentiated tasks. • Communication with parents, special needs teachers, learning support. |
| 11:15 | Coffee | 15:45 | Evaluation and close of course |
| 11:30 | Providing Practical Skills • Proof reading. • Story and essay planning. • Reading skills. • Spelling strategies. • Handwriting. |
John
John has been involved in literacy teaching for many years, ever since he found that an 11 year old - who had truanted from his class - couldn’t read. He has since reviewed Literacy research for the Times Education Supplement and spent 10 years in charge of a reading and language development centre. John has led a series of seminars for the Reading Association’s annual conference and contributed regularly to Dyslexia Action conferences for teachers and psychologists.
He is a registered Ofsted inspector and his first book, The Literacy File, was joint winner of the Donald Moyle Award. He aims to help pupils adjust their thinking to make a significant impact and follows this up with simple and enjoyable activities that help pupils tune into the way print works in English. John also offers follow up support to attendees of this course, pro bono publico, via the internet or in person.
Suitable for:
Preparatory/Primary, Senior/Secondary, Special Schools, Post 16/FE Colleges
Availability:
Scheduled Events, In-school Training
Our address
Lighthouse Courses Ltd
Gemini House
136-140 Old Shoreham Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN3 7BD
136-140 Old Shoreham Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN3 7BD