Dyslexia and learning - Classroom strategies

A practical training workshop
Date: Various (see below)
Fee:

C3195/1013 Leeds event

£145 NIACE member

£165 Non NIACE member

(Includes sandwich lunch/tea and coffee)

NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference and course fees
Contact: NIACE Events (events@niace.org.uk) Tel: 0116 285 9661
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27 Jun 2012 Central London
NUT , Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9BD
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15 Oct 2012 Central London
NCVO, Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL
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30 Jan 2013 Manchester
King’s House Conference Centre, Kings Church, Sidney Street, Manchester M1 7HB
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16 Jul 2013 London
NCVO, Regent's Wharf, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL
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23 Oct 2013 Leeds
St George’s Centre, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3BR
 C3195/1013 Apply Now

 

[Background] [Who would benefit from attending] [Training Aim] [Outcomes] [Programme] [Event Information] [Application Conditions]

Background

This recently updated and extended workshop focuses on classroom strategies to support dyslexic adults to learn.

Who would benefit from attending?

This training is for teachers or trainers who are responsible for delivering class\training room based learning to adults with dyslexia. 

Participants who have attended previous training events said:

Everybody should be more aware of how to understand and support dyslexic students

This is especially useful for teachers/professionals who are in contact with learners with dyslexia 

This is especially useful for teachers/professional who are in contact with learners with dyslexia

Lots of practical tips 

Good balance of practical/strategies/policy

Will help with session planning 

Ideas for enhancing teaching and work methods

Lots of ideas I can apply to our teaching and pass on to team 

Will cascade to sessional tutors who work across the county 

Good to add to my existing staff development resources to raise awareness 

I will adapt my sessions/SOW/LPs etc to develop differentiation for dyslexic students 

Packed with information, accessible, interactive

 

I will try different approaches with my students

Packed with information, accessible, interactive

One of the more useful training sessions I have been to

So much to take back

Training Aim

The training will clarify what dyslexia is and provide a range of strategies for supporting learning in the class/training room.

Outcomes

By the end of the session delegates will be able to:

  • understand how dyslexia fits in with broader policy on adult literacy/numeracy
  • understand what dyslexia is
  • be able to implement practical classroom strategies to support with reading, writing and spelling
  • understand exam allowances 
  • be able to signpost learners wishing to access screening and formal assessment for dyslexia
  • have an understanding of how technology can be useful for dyslexic learmers

 

 

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Programme

 

9.30

Registration/ tea & coffee available

10:00

Introduction

  • What is dyslexia? How does it fit with broader policy on adult literacy/numeracy?
  • The strengths of the dyslexic learning style
  • Identifying the challenges faced by dyslexics in the class/training room?
  • An outline of practical strategies
  • Exam allowances
  • Screening and assessment

 
 12.45

 Lunch

 

13.30

An overview of useful technology

Demonstrations of technology, including voice to text, text to voice, mind-mapping

 

 15.30

 Evaluation and close

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Event Information

C3195/1013 Leeds

Arrival and registration is at 9.30 for a 10.00am start. The event will end at 3.30pm

Event fee per person: £165 (Non NIACE members rate)
Event fee per person: £145 (NIACE members rate)
(includes sandwich lunch, tea/coffee)

NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference or course fees.

Only online application forms with the payments section completed will be processed.

NB: If you wish us to invoice your employer we require a copy of the Purchase Order before the form is processed.

Places will be allocated in order of receipt of completed applications (one online application per person)

Participants should be prepared to take their own notes as there may not be handouts for all sessions

If you have not received an e-mail confirming your attendance and joining instructions 4 working days before the event please contact: events@niace.org.uk

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Application Conditions

Leeds Event: Wednesday 23rd 2013
Closing Date: Tuesday 8th October 2013

Cancellations are non-refundable

The full fee is payable prior to the event

Substitutions are to be advised 5 working days prior to the event

A 15 working days notice period is required for provision of electronic note-takers, sign language interpreters and transcription to Braille

Places are to be reserved online - scroll up and click on Apply Now

Reservations by telephone cannot be accepted

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