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Module : Dyslexia

Aims and Objectives

Aims

To give an introduction to the concept of dyslexia.
To highlight some of the difficulties that students with dyslexia face.
To introduce ways of supporting students with dyslexia in the learning environment.
To introduce the difference and deficit models of dyslexia.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module you will be able to:

Recognise current definitions of dyslexia.
Distinguish between common misconceptions and facts about dyslexia.
Recognise some of the difficulties that students with dyslexia face.
Know some of the strategies you can use to assist dyslexic students.
Distinguish between the difference and deficit models of dyslexia.

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