1 Areas of need set out in the SEN code of practice Learning and teaching for dyslexic pupils

2 Learning outcomes You will: understand current definitions of dyslexia know some of the barriers to learning for dyslexic pupils be able to recognise when to modify learning objectives for dyslexic pupils know some access strategies, teaching styles and approaches for dyslexic pupils, and become familiar with some of the ICT that can support dyslexic pupils.

3 Activity 1 Learning outcomes You will: understand current definitions of dyslexia, and be aware of some of the barriers to learning experienced by dyslexic learners.

4 Talents and abilities that often accompany dyslexia Lateral thinking and imaginative problem-solving Good spatial awareness and visualising skills.

5 When things go wrong “I hide my work. Sometimes I wish I could hide myself away forever” Pupil with dyslexia

6 Building self-confidence Use specific praise Praise ideas, content and effort Value pupil’s work and make sure that the pupil and their peers do too Notice and use pupil’s strengths Avoid exposing pupil’s weaknesses in front of their peers Make sure the whole class understands what is dyslexia and is aware of famous dyslexic role models.

7 Activity 2 Learning outcome You will consider ways in which you can recognise pupils likely to be on the dyslexic continuum.

8 Identifying dyslexia and assessing learning needs National curriculum assessment profiles Achievement of curricular targets, particular difficulties with class or group curricular targets involving spelling, sequencing skills or rote recall Day-to-day assessment in class Written work Screening for difficulties in phonological awareness Checklists.

9 Activity 3 Learning outcomes You will: consider when to modify learning objectives for dyslexic learners, and become familiar with some of the teaching approaches and access strategies that are appropriate for dyslexic learners.

10 Wave 1 Inclusive, quality first teaching for all Wave 2 Additional interventions to enable pupils to work at age-related expectations or above Wave 3 Additional highly personalised interventions Waves of intervention

11 A dyslexia-friendly classroom

12 Visual timetable

13 Slide 1.19 Display of pupils’ work

14 Slide 1.20 Science words

15 ICT prompts

16 English work

17 Using mind maps

18 Assessing learning: traffic lights

19 Desktop prompts

20 Pupil’s workplace, with table wedge

21 Rainbow alphabet

22 Using the alphabet

23 Work display and bookshelves

24 Activity 4 Learning outcome You will consider some teaching styles and approaches appropriate for dyslexic learners.

25 Activity 5 Learning outcome You will become familiar with some of the ICT that supports dyslexic pupils.

26 Click on the text box on the left to activate the animation see the animation. Presenting written information Printed information might look like this to dyslexic learners

27 Activity 6 Learning outcomes You will: consolidate your learning about dyslexia by looking at examples of appropriately differentiated lessons, and identify key points of action for yourself.