Training - Teachers and Educational Professionals
If you are a teacher or educational professional, working or volunteering in any stage of education, we have a number of short courses and accredited programmes. Our courses introduce you to what dyslexia or dyscalculia are, tips for how to support individuals in the classroom and strategies for enabling those with dyslexia or dyscalculia to fulfil their potential and thrive.
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Part of an Accredited Course
Practical Strategies for Revision & Exam Technique
2/3 hours
拢60
eLearning
Individuals are frequently told to revise for exams but are rarely shown how to revise effectively or efficiently. This eLearning module identifies and explains a wide variety of strategies and approaches to support dyslexic individuals with effective revision so that they can maximise their learning. It also sets out techniques that can be taught to dyslexic individuals in order to help them to achieve success in examinations.
Part of an Accredited Course
Fundamentals of Dyslexia Support
4/5 hours
拢120
eLearning
This eLearning module examines the fundamental approaches required when providing dyslexia support to an individual, and looks at simple strategies to support some of the more common areas of difficulty.
Part of an Accredited Course
Practical Strategies for Organisational Skills
2/3 hours
拢60
eLearning
Difficulties with personal organisation such as time management and planning/sequencing tasks are a common area of difficulty experienced by dyslexic individuals. This module explores the nature of these difficulties and sets out clear strategies that can be used to support individuals effectively, as well as how to assist them in developing the skills they need to become better organised.
Helping With Phonics: A Free Resource from the SoundCheck Project
Free
eLearning
This eLearning module has been designed for teachers, TA's, LSA's and other education professionals who wish to support primary age learners to develop better phonics skills. These resources may be of particular use to those working with children who are approaching the Phonics Screening Check. The materials for this course have been developed as part of the SoundCheck Project as run by the BDA in partnership with Dyslexia Action and Springboard for Children.
Part of an Accredited Course
Practical Strategies for Study Skills
2/3 hours
拢60
eLearning
Individuals are often asked to do independent study, but are rarely taught the skills to do so effectively. Dyslexic individuals, particularly, have often spent so much time struggling with literacy difficulties that they have not had the opportunity to develop good study skills. This module examines a range of approaches to study in order to support dyslexic individuals with developing and implementing effective study skills.
Part of an Accredited Course
Learner Motivation and Self-esteem
2/3 hours
拢60
eLearning
Developing and sustaining self-esteem and motivation can be a real challenge for individuals with additional needs and is an area that is important to address. Whilst this module is aimed at supporting dyslexic individuals, the strategies suggested here would be equally appropriate for those who are not dyslexic.