Introduction
This module provides an overview of ways teachers can elevate their practice to scaffold support for students in any content area. Microsoft and Made By Dyslexia have a shared mission to empower every person with dyslexia to reach their potential. Part 2 of this training teaches foundational approaches for literacy, math, emotional impact, memory, organization, concentration, and technology.
Contributors
Dyslexia expert teachers from two world-leading schools share their wisdom and expertise in this training. Millfield School UK and Schenck School USA are both pioneers in the field of dyslexia. They're the first schools in their respective countries/regions to successfully support students with dyslexia, with a focus on dyslexic strengths. Made By Dyslexia is a global charity led by a cohort of successful celebrities and individuals with dyslexia who support the charity by contributing their insights.
Learning objectives
- Explain how to support dyslexia in a general education setting
- Empower teachers with evidence-based practices to help learners with dyslexia, especially in literacy and math
- Build awareness of the emotional impact dyslexia can have for students and give a deeper understanding of how dyslexia affects memory, organization, and concentration
- Describe how technology can transform outcomes for dyslexic children
ISTE educator standards
Learner 1c - Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.
Designer 5a - Use technology to create, adapt, and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.
Designer 5b - Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.
Analyst 7a - Provide alternative ways for students to demonstrate competency and reflect on their learning using technology.