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Supporting children with difficulties in reading and writing

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Course Summary

This course covers the various aspects of dyslexia and the difficulties that come with it. You will learn how to identify dyslexia, how to teach dyslexic students, and how to support individuals with dyslexia in their daily lives.

Key Learning Points

Understand the neurological basis of dyslexia
Learn strategies for identifying and assessing dyslexia
Develop effective teaching methods for dyslexic students
Explore assistive technology and accommodations for dyslexia

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

- USA: $50,000 - $70,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 6,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €30,000
- USA: $50,000 - $70,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 6,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €30,000
- USA: $60,000 - $90,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 8,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €35,000
- USA: $50,000 - $70,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 6,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €30,000
- USA: $60,000 - $90,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 8,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €35,000
- USA: $25,000 - $35,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 4,00,000
- Spain: €15,000 - €20,000

Learning Outcomes

Identify dyslexia and its effects on learning
Develop effective teaching strategies for dyslexic students
Understand and implement accommodations and assistive technology for dyslexia

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of education and teaching
Interest in learning about dyslexia and its effects

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video lectures
Quizzes
Assignments

Similar Courses

Dyslexia Awareness
Special Education Needs

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Notable People in This Field

Pediatrician and Dyslexia Expert
Neuroscientist and Dyslexia Researcher

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Description

This course is for teachers to learn why some children have so much difficulty with reading and writing, often called 'dyslexia', and to learn more about best practice in teaching literacy to all in light of recent scientific discoveries.

Participation in or completion of this online course will not confer academic credit for University of London programmes

Outline

An overview
The promotional video
1.1 Introduction by Jenny and Vincent
1.2 Writing systems
1.3 Models of reading – Part 1
1.4 Models of reading - Part 2
1.5 The importance of automatization
1.6 Bilingualism – Part 1
1.7 Bilingualism – Part 2
Start Here!
Syllabus
Grading
Resources
Glossary
Downloads
FAQs
The Course Team
Acknowledgements
New Reading
Module One
Module One | Resources
Module One

Definitions and identification of dyslexia
2.1 Definition and causes
2.2 Identification – Pre-primary
2.3 Identification – Primary
2.4 Informal assessment - Part 1
2.5 Informal assessment - Part 2
2.6 Informal assessment - Part 3
2.7 Identification – Later years 1
2.8 Identification – Later years 2
Module Two
Module Two | Resources
Module Two

'Co-morbidity', and psychological and social aspects
3.1 Audition
3.2 Vision
3.3 Attention
3.4 Math(s) (Dyscalculia)
3.5 Dyspraxia
3.6 Oral language impairment
3.7 Psychological aspects – Part 1
3.8 Psychological aspects – Part 2
3.9 Positive aspects
3.10 Pros and Cons of “labelling”
Module Three
Module Three | Resources and Assessment Information
Peer Reviews
More tips on uploading your assignment
Module Three

Practical teaching approaches Part 1
4.1 Inclusion
4.2 Reports on reading
4.3 General principles – Part 1
4.4 General principles – Part 2
4.5 Subject-specific – Science, History and Math(s)
4.6 'Individualization'
Module Four
Module Four | Resources and Assessment Information
Module Four

Practical teaching approaches Part 2
5.1 Multisensory teaching practice – Auditory, visual and oral-kinaesthetic discovery
5.2 Multisensory teaching practice – Manual–kinaesthetic discovery
5.3 Multisensory teaching practice – Segmentation
5.4 Multisensory teaching practice – The Alphabet
5.5 Multisensory teaching practice – 'Blap'
5.6 Multisensory teaching practice - Revision of reading cards
5.7 Teaching phonological awareness and the alphabetic principle – Part 1
5.8 Teaching phonological awareness and the alphabetic principle – Part 2
5.9 Teaching phonological awareness and the alphabetic principle - Part 3
5.10 Multisensory techniques for reading and spelling – Part 1
5.11 Multisensory techniques for reading and spelling – Part 2
5.12 Comprehension - Part 1
5.13 Comprehension - Part 2
5.14 Composition
Module Five
Module Five | Resources
Upper and lower case
Module Five

Study skills, aids and accommodations
6.1 Interview with SEN teacher
6.2 Accommodations
6.3 Technology aids - Reading 1
6.4 Technology aids – Reading 2
6.5 Technology aids – Writing 1
6.6 Technology aids – Writing 2
6.7 Technology aids – Memory
6.8 Organization
Module Six
Module Six | Resources
End-of-course quiz

Summary of User Reviews

Read reviews for the Dyslexia and Difficulty course on Coursera. Users loved the practical tips and strategies for working with learners with dyslexia. However, some found the course to be too basic and not challenging enough. Overall, users found the course to be informative and useful.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

practical tips and strategies for working with learners with dyslexia

Pros from User Reviews

Informative and useful content
Easy to understand language and explanations
Great for educators and parents of children with dyslexia

Cons from User Reviews

Course may be too basic for some users
No interaction with instructors or other learners
Limited resources provided

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