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Supporting Dyslexia, Inclusive Practice and Literacy

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Supporting Dyslexia, Inclusive Practice and Literacy

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  • 10 hours study
  • Level 1: Introductory
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      Please note that enrolment for the original version of this course is being switched off - we suggest you enrol on the new version of the course.

      • Outlines of two heads with the words Dyslexia and Inclusive PracticeThis free module aims to provide teachers and local authority staff with a deeper understanding of dyslexia and inclusive practice within the context of Scottish Education.  It was developed to support the recommendations of the 2014 Education Scotland Review: Making Sense: Education for Children and Young People with Dyslexia in Scotland

        ‘Supporting Dyslexia, Inclusive Practice and LIteracy’ is designed to support teachers and local authority education officers engage in reflective practice, develop a deeper understanding of dyslexia and inclusive practice in relation to learners who are dyslexic.

        The module is the second of three linked modules supported by the Making Sense Working Group and written by the Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit, Dyslexia Scotland and Education Scotland with the support of the Opening Educational Practices in Scotland project. All three modules use the General Teaching Council Scotland’s focus areas to support professional learning.

        To complete this module you must complete the first module Introduction to Dyslexia and inclusive Practice.

        If you complete the module including the quizzes you will gain a digital badge for your learning.

        To enrol you will need to register for a free account then login and click on the enrol button.

        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.

        Module 1 'Introduction to Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice' focused on what dyslexia is, its impact and how it can be supported within an inclusive school community and developed awareness of:

        • The educational 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

        The third module, Dyslexia: Identification and Support, is now available to study (from March 2018). 

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        Dyslexia Scotland logoDyslexia Scotland


        Addressing Dyslexia logoAddressing Dyslexia Toolkit


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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 module and participating in the tasks you will have a deeper understanding of:

    • Dyslexia and inclusive practice with the Scottish context of education, equality and equity
    • Dyslexia and how it is identified
    • Dyslexia, co-occurring additional support needs and inclusive practice
    • Effective communication
    • Support strategies

  • Course dates:

    First Published 11/09/2017.

    Updated 20/04/2021

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  • Jenny Wright

    Jenny Wright5 March 2021 11:56

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  • Donna Crawford

    Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice

    Donna Crawford2 February 2021 2:41

    There is a lot more background reading to this module which is beneficial to understanding the policies set out to equip professionals with the tools to support learners. I enjoyed the reflective log as it highlighted what I did as a practioner already and areas that could be developed.

  • michelle mowberry

    Dyslexia

    michelle mowberry9 July 2020 1:29

    Learnt some new information

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