special considerations

Question 1

how can dyslexic children be made to feel difficult?

Answer 1

some can’t follow sentences/simple instructions

misunderstanding their behaviour

being unable to retain information

Question 2

what can teachers do?

Answer 2

understand the problems in their classroom

need a positive, encouraging environment to boost self-esteem and feelings of success

Question 3

How to apply considerations?

Answer 3

outline what is going to be taught that day

check child has written down correct homework

write down messages never send verbally

break down tasks into small, easily remembered steps

keep copying to a minimum

Question 4

Larshley, Liversedge and Kirby (2015)

Answer 4

copying from the white borad
- leave writing on board long enough to finish dont rush students

• if there’s a lot of writing use different coloured pens per line
• ensure writing is well space

Question 5

Writing style

Answer 5

improvement in writing can increase self-confidence

cursive joined style writing is most helpful for spelling and formatting language

have small reference charts available in upper and lower case

when hand writing is bad practice with words that are easy for meaning and spelling

Question 6

Why might they have poor hand writing?

Answer 6

Poor Motor skills

Speed

Tension

Badly formed letters

Question 7

Petition in Parliament (Mrs Ash)

Answer 7

credit for effort as well as achievement

spelling mistakes pinpointed should be appropriate to child’s level

marking done in pencil and have positive comments

don’t use red pen to mark

Question 8

Advice for teachers

Answer 8

allocate more time for work

alternative ways to reading (audio books, record lessons)

set time limits on homework

allocate homework suitable to level