Dyslexia
I have never understood fully the problems of dyslexia. I only knew that a few letters would be exchanged for others. After reading the sentence, and seeing how people with dyslexia see it I was shocked. I have learned a great deal from this.
CHARLENE,
Yes, if these type of resources are available at your school it is highly profitable to coordinate efforts with the tutors or therapists, etc who are working with the students.
Dr. Ryan Meers
I have worked with many students who had some type of disability: One thing I found helpful, regardless of the disability, was a teamwork approach for the student. I would ask my student who else was working with him/her (in some cases it was a counselor or therapist or clinician)and determine if there was some way were could all be on the same page and work toward a common goal. For my students with reading and comprehension issues, they would incorporate their classroom reading/assignments into their weekly session with their therapist or clinician: This proved to be helpful for the student on multiple levels.
It is definitely a challenge. I think the students we really need to watch out for are those who have always been told that they are stupid & can't learn. It is these individuals that we need to make sure we give sufficient help.
Ryan
Reading the sentence in the module was very awakening. I had an idea about the topic since I still intermittently transpose letters and numbers. By proof reading my writing and checking my math, I think of it as an inconvenience. Some students in my classes are severe cases but those with great attitudes learn to compensate. Dyslexia is very difficlt at best.
I agree. It is hard to be a student and learn new things. It is even harder if person has dyslexia. I would show respect and suppurt to these students.
It was so hard to read that sentance. Before I would not understand how people with dyslexia see words and how hard it is for them. Now I know. Also, if English is your second language, it is even harder.
BRAVO Jill and thank you for sharing you life experience. Supporting and helping students in anyway that an instructor can is critical to their success.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
My little sister, now 40 years old has had dyslexia since before she was in school. She has not been able to go to college or keep any higher paying jobs. I really respect those students with dyslexia who return to school and hope that I can make their path to their future a little smoother.
I have the experince of teaching a student with this disability,it can be very challenging for the teacher and the student,I didn't ask him to read to the class,I would always make sure at the end of the day he understood the content of each day of class!
We had an instructor that was dyslexic. She always always made me proof read her work.
my sister's first hubby was dyslexic .... he worked with me quite a bit to help me understand how he saw the world
I was the same way. I never really understood how one with Dyslexia was seeing words. Trying to read that sentance took me several tries and I still was unable to see what it said until I gave up. I completely understand how a student like that would feel discouraged.
