Understanding Dyslexia: A Seminar on Planning and Intervention for Primary Class Teachers
Summary
The overall aim of this seminar is to enable primary teachers to develop their understanding of the concept of dyslexia, to examine the impact of dyslexia on teaching and learning in the school, and to provide appropriate teaching strategies. It is delivered to whole school staffs.
The seminar makes particular reference to Circular SP Ed 02/05, the recommendations from the Taskforce on Dyslexia, and the CD/DVD-Rom and Video package produced by the Dept of Education and Science which was distributed to all Primary and Post Primary Schools in 2005 (E1).
Key Aims
The key aims of the seminar are:
- To explain the concept of dyslexia
- To recognise the signs of dyslexia
- To help teachers identify dyslexia in the classroom
- To establish and support the role of the class teacher in Stage 1 of the Staged Approach to Assessment, Identification and Programme Planning as outlined in Circular SP Ed 02/05
- To provide practical examples of appropriate classroom strategies
- To allow participants to engage in the practice of planning for intervention with a pupil in their own classroom through a workshop activity.
Format of Event
Outline of Seminar: This seminar normally takes place in school over a two hour period, without a break. It includes a practical workshop session which focuses on planning for intervention for a pupil with dyslexia in the classroom.
Availability
To avail of this seminar: Request the seminar through the SESS Supports Scheme (‘In-school Support’).