SGDA Dyslexia Training
Programme for Teachers
The SGDA dyslexia training course for teachers gives a thorough understanding of what dyslexia is. It also explains early indicators regarding dyslexia and their signs and symptoms. This course helps educators to recognise the specific learning disability and how to adapt the classroom to assist learners who suffer from dyslexia.
The course further elaborates on learning strategies and therapy to assist learners.
MODULE 1:
What is dyslexia?
MODULE 2:
Learning strategies and therapy
MODULE 3:
Teaching strategies
Registration Fee: R900.00 per delegate
SACE Points: 25
Duration: 90 minutes
Important Information & Course Outline
- Defining Dyslexia
- The Causes of Dyslexia
- Recognizing Dyslexia
- Signs and Symptoms of Dyslexia
- Early Indicators
- The Disguised Blessing
- Visually Deaf and Auditory Blind
- Cornical and Sub-Cornical Vocalization or Inner Speech
- Neuro-Anatomical Model Of Dyslexia
- Categories of Dyslexia
Therapy and Learning Strategies for the Dyslexic Learner:
- Focusing on Strengths
- Exclusionary Factors
- Visual and Auditory Problems
- Laterality and Directionality
- Phonics
- Phonological Awareness
- Multisensory Approaches
- Fernald Method
- Orton-Gillingham Method
- The Stark-Griffin VAKT Method
- The Multidisciplinary Team
- Emotional Problems
- Study Skills
- Strategies for Successful Learning
- Dyslexia in the Classroom
- Classroom Adaptions
- Develop the Child Socially and Emotionally
- Accommodations and Concessions
- Conduct Policy for Learners with Barriers to Learning
- Inclusive Education
- Assistive Charts, Tables and Technology
- Other Learning Disorders
