Resources for Teachers to Support Learners with Dyslexia
Introduction
This week's blog contains a collection of resources that current and pre-service teachers can look upon and use to help support students in their classrooms that may have dyslexia. These resources include websites, videos, and articles that can provide information on dyslexia and ideas for implementing practices that can be effective for students who have dyslexia. Each resource is explained with a general description, cost (if applicable), strengths, and any possible drawbacks. The list of resources and information can be seen below:
This is the International Dyslexia Association's website. It provides a wealth of information for teachers, parents, and advocates who wish to learn about dyslexia and how to support people living with dyslexia. General information included on this website are a definition of dyslexia, frequently asked questions, and success stories of people living with dyslexia. For teachers, under the "Professionals" tab, there is information on conferences and workshops with IDA, knowledge and practice standards for teachers of reading, and information on dyslexia in the classroom. This website also includes a "Resources" tab for ideas and information on structured literacy practices, advocacy, and a video library with a variety of subjects on dyslexia.
Cost:
Free
Strengths:
This website provides research and evidence-based resources and practices to inform teachers about dyslexia and to support learners with dyslexia in the classroom. Easy to navigate different topics, subjects, and resources with differentiated tabs based on audience. The entire website also utilizes a free, embedded application called BrowseAloud that enables users to experience functions such as a screen reader, language translator, text magnifier, page simplifier, screen masking tool, and an audio recording tool to accommodate a variety of reader's needs.
Drawbacks:
Possible drawbacks to this resource is that it is web-based, so access to internet is required to obtain the information.
Understood.org is a website created to educate teachers, advocates, and individuals about people who learn in different ways and how to best support their needs. The hyperlink above specifically addresses learners with dyslexia. The webpage begins with a description of what dyslexia is and provides a video explaining dyslexia from a reading expert (video is included below). The page also includes information on the signs, symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of dyslexia. In each of these sub-topics there are informational videos and hyperlinks to further information and resources. At the bottom of the page there are hyperlinks for educators that include common classroom accommodations and how to support students with dyslexia.
Cost:
Free
Strengths:
This website is easy to navigate and provides a variety of resources that not only target the needs of teachers looking for information on dyslexia and how to support it, but can also be shared with other professionals and even parents looking for ways to help their child who may have dyslexia. Many of videos are videos are visually appealing and educational.
Drawbacks:
This website and resources are dependent on internet access.
Reading Rockets is a free information and resource website that suits a variety of audiences such as parents, educators, and other professionals that are interested in reading development, education, and support. The link provided above provides direct access to the websites "Dyslexia" webpage. On this webpage there are definitions, frequently asked questions, and research links to learn about what dyslexia is and its characteristics. Scrolling down the webpage, there is a section specifically for teachers which targets aspects of literacy assessment, identification of dyslexia, effective practices and methods for the classroom, and much more relevant content useful for educators who may have students with dyslexia.
Cost:
Free
Strengths:
Navigation on this webpage is easy, with a visually appealing layout and images. This resource can be shared with co-teachers and other professionals to inform and educate about dyslexia. Teachers may also share this link with parents of students who may have dyslexia, since it also offers links and resources for parents. Many articles and resources also provide cited reference lists to look at the research and authors of the sources.
Drawbacks:
This is a webpage that requires access to internet.
Name of Resource:
The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity website
This website created by the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity offers information for kids and adults with dyslexia, parents, and educators. The top of the homepage offers a definition of dyslexia and a link to learn more about the history and prevalence of dyslexia as cited by Dr. Sally Shaywitz. Clicking on the "Educators" link directs users to articles and resources for instruction and school culture in supporting students with dyslexia.
Cost:
Free
Strengths:
This website is easy to navigate through articles and resources. Many of these are also cited, so that users may refer to the original sources and research behind them. This website could also be shared with students who have dyslexia to read tips, success stories, and ways to advocate for themselves and their specific reading difficulties. Educators could also share this resource with parents to help them to support their children with dyslexia.
Drawbacks:
In order to view the information on the website, users must have access to internet.
This podcast created by NPR offers interviews, research, and perspectives of those who live and learn with dyslexia. Some of the topics include what students experience while reading with dyslexia, current advocation for dyslexia education and support, and research behind what happens in the brains of students who have dyslexia.
Cost:
Free
Strengths:
This podcast includes "episodes" that are fairly short in length, ranging from 4 to 7 minutes. These could be listened to in one sitting. The link to the podcasts also provide a transcript for listeners who would like to read what what discussed in each episode.
Drawbacks:
This podcast is available to those who have access to the internet and can listen to the episodes.
This hyperlink talks about students with dyslexia learning in different ways while giving tips on instruction, reading, writing, math and social-emotional needs. In addition, there are several tools and Apps to help students with dyslexia be successful in the classroom. The page also includes information about dyslexia and intervention including strategies for teaching, phonological awareness and software/assistive technology.
Cost:
Free
Strengths:
This website is user friendly and offers various resources to help teachers support students with dyslexia in the classroom. The Apps would be a great resource for students to use at home and school. Any school professional or parent could use the resources to help a child with dyslexia.
Drawbacks:
This is a website and internet access is required in order to obtain Apps and information. There may be a cost involved when using Apps.
Name of Resource:
Strategies for Working with Students with Dyslexia
Link or citation:
https://youtu.be/Q93JhvPJ-9E
Description:
This video has Dr. Andy Johnson talking about various strategies teachers can use when working with students with dyslexia. Dr. Jones highlights several activities that will help students in phonics, writing activities, grammar and word order. Dr. Jones talks about appropriate books for students with dyslexia to read in order to practice reading. This video has visual examples of strategies along with Dr. Johnson talking about each one.
Cost:
Free
Strengths:
This video is easy to follow with visual and audio supports. The strategies given would help teachers to support students with dyslexia in the classroom, but a reading specialist or parent could easily implement these strategies.
Drawbacks:
This video is on youtube and you would need internet access in order to watch it.
This website has compiled 100 evidence-based resources for teaching students with dyslexia. There are interactive reading games for letter knowledge, phonemic awareness, blending/segmenting sounds and deleting sounds. In addition to games there is a resources tab which has information for parents, Apps, assistive technology, reliable websites.
Cost:
Free
Strengths:
This website is easy to navigate with a wealth of information listed on the home page. The interactive reading games are listed in order under the headings and are easy to access. There are various games to choose from in order to keep students engaged. Teachers, school professionals, and parents have several books that have been recommended to choose from on the home page.
Drawbacks:
In order to obtain information you need access to the internet. Some of the resources available might have a fee attached.
Description:
This website gives an overview of dyslexia and then teaching strategies with embedded links to further inform the reader about dyslexia. Dr. Shaywitz talks about the importance of understanding dyslexia in children and the science behind it. Multisensory strategies are highlighted.
Cost:
Free
Strengths:
This webpage is easy to access and the embedded links give more in depth information on the topic of dyslexia.
Drawbacks:
In order to obtain information from the webpage you need internet access.
This website gives an overview of dyslexia and then teaching strategies with embedded links to further inform the reader about dyslexia. Dr. Shaywitz talks about the importance of understanding dyslexia in children and the science behind it. Multisensory strategies are highlighted.
Cost:
Free
Strengths:
This webpage is easy to access and the embedded links give more in depth information on the topic of dyslexia.
Drawbacks:
In order to obtain information from the webpage you need internet access.
This hyperlink talks about students with dyslexia learning in different ways while giving tips on instruction, reading, writing, math and social-emotional needs. In addition, there are several tools and Apps to help students with dyslexia be successful in the classroom. The page also includes information about dyslexia and intervention including strategies for teaching, phonological awareness and software/assistive technology.
Cost:
Free
Strengths:
This website is user friendly and offers various resources to help teachers support students with dyslexia in the classroom. The Apps would be a great resource for students to use at home and school. Any school professional or parent could use the resources to help a child with dyslexia.
Drawbacks:
This is a website and internet access is required in order to obtain Apps and information. There may be a cost involved when using Apps.
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