Dyslexia Course for FE and HE Educators
This course provides an overview of what dyslexia is and how it impacts students and their learning. There will be a focus on practical strategies to support learners with Dyslexia in education.
This course will be of particular benefit to teaching and learning professionals, disability support staff, senior leadership and anyone working on improving accessibility and inclusion initiatives.
Learning Outcomes:
- Develop an understanding of what dyslexia is.
- Understand best practice for inclusion.
- Understand practical support strategies for individual students.
- Consider the impact of dyslexia on mental health and well-being.
This course is delivered online a number of times each year, in response to demand. Click on the buttons below for info on upcoming courses.
We can also deliver this course for a staff group in an individual college or university. We have limited capacity for in person events, so most training is delivered online. Please email comalley@dyslexia.ie if you would like to discuss this option. We also deliver shorter dyslexia awaerness sessions for staff in the FET and HE sector.
Dyslexia Course for Adult Literacy Tutors
This course has been designed specifically for those who provide tuition in reading and writing to adults with basic literacy skills. There is a focus on the Science of Reading as well as Structured Literacy, which is an approach to teaching reading and spelling that is often essential for those with dyslexia. We will also recommend various resources and further reading.
Learning outcomes
- understand what dyslexia is
- be familiar with some of the indicators of dyslexia in adults
- be familiar with the science on how the brain learns to read
- understand what is meant by a Structured Literacy approach
- be better equipped to teach your dyslexic learners
We can also deliver this course for a staff group in an individual college, education centre or ETB, subject to demand. We have limited capacity for in person events, so most training is delivered online. Please email ritajorgebrennan@dyslexia.ie if you would like to discuss arranging this.
Adult Dyslexia Hub
Our Adult Dyslexia Hub is our online learning site where you can access information and learning support on adult dyslexia. The information is provided in short accessible videos. Areas covered include understanding dyslexia, education and workplace guidance. The hub also has a Voices of Dyslexia section where you can hear from dyslexic adults who share their experiences and perspectives. The Structured Literacy area is a particularly important resource where you will find access to video literacy lessons based on the science of reading.
