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Introduction to Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice

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Introduction to Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice

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  • 3 hours study
  • Level 0: Beginner
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      Outlines of two heads with the words Dyslexia and Inclusive PracticeIntroduction to Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice is the first of three free online modules developed to complement the 2015 Education Scotland Route Map for Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice and support the professional standards from the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

      This free module aims to provide teachers and local authority staff with an awareness of what dyslexia is, its impact and how it can be supported within an inclusive school community. It may also be of interest if you work in the voluntary sector or simply have an interest in dyslexia and inclusive practice.  

      Introduction: Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice badge If you complete the module, you will receive a digital badge and a Statement of Participation (which can take up to 24 hours to be issued to your email address and appear in your profile).

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      Please note: if you download the Word or PDF version of the learning materials to study offline and return to complete the quizzes which can only be done online, you will need to click through the online version of the learning materials to complete the criteria for your digital badge.

      This course was originally published on 28 March 2017. This is the updated version, revised in March 2021.

      This is the first of three modules by Dyslexia Scotland and Addressing Dyslexia with the support of the Opening Educational Practices in Scotland project.

      The second module is Supporting Dyslexia, Inclusive Practice and Literacy

      The third module is Dyslexia: Identification and Support.

      Dyslexia Scotland would like to offer people who have completed the 3 Modules the opportunity to sign up for free electronic membership with Dyslexia Scotland, as a way of continuing to build on their professional learning.


      Dyslexia Scotland logoDyslexia Scotland


      Addressing Dyslexia logoAddressing Dyslexia Toolkit


      Opening Educational Practices in Scotland logoOpening Educational Practices in Scotland


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  • This course is part of a collection

    This course is part of a collection

    This course is part of a collection of courses called Dyslexia Scotland. There are 7 courses in this collection so you may find other courses here that maybe of interest to you.

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  • Course learning outcomes

    After studying this introductory module and participating in the tasks you will have an awareness of:

    • The education context in Scotland and the national agenda
    • What dyslexia is and its impact
    • Dyslexia and inclusive practice
    • Effective communication
    • How dyslexia is identified
    • Information and practical support strategies
  • Course dates:

    First Published 01/04/2021.

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  • Anita Symington

    Dyslexia and inclusive practice course

    Anita Symington12 November 2024 9:42

    This course has opened my eyes to see the things from a different angle regarding such a complex health condition. Am grateful for all the work put in it and the people who created it.

  • Chantelle Proome

    Course

    Chantelle Proome26 August 2024 7:44

    Enjoyed the course

  • Joanna Peach

    Geography

    Joanna Peach5 August 2024 2:59

    Very glad to have the opportunity to complete the course - useful for planning identification and strategies.

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