Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Adjusting Teaching Methods
• Method 2 of 2: Improving the Classroom Environment
• Tips
• Warnings

Dyslexia is a violation of information perception, in which it is difficult for a person to read and write. It also affects concentration, memory and self-organization. Once you understand the approach to teaching children with dyslexia, you can teach them to better understand themselves, as well as develop their cognitive skills through special teaching methods that affect different organs of perception. This will help them not only in their studies, but also in life.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Adjusting Teaching Methods

1. 1 Use a multisensory structured language. This method is considered to be the mainstay of education for children with dyslexia, but it is useful for all children as well. With the help of this technique, phonemic perception is developed, work with phonics is carried out. In addition, this system helps to develop comprehension, expand vocabulary, improve vocabulary accuracy and proficiency, and improve spelling and writing skills. In the classroom, children can use all methods of perceiving information (with the help of touch, sight, movements, sounds).
   • Phonemic perception is the ability to hear, recognize, and use individual sounds in words. A child who understands what words cat, boat and roof begin with the same sound, has phonemic perception.
   • Phonics is the connection between letters and sounds. For example, a child must know what sound the letter "b" stands for, or must understand that "d" can be stunned to a "t" at the end of a word.
   • You can get a certificate confirming your proficiency in this technique. There are special organizations that provide training.
   • It is easier for people with dyslexia to perceive text using visual signs. Use colored markers as you write on the board. Use different colors for fractions in your equations. Don't use red as it is associated with errors.
   • Use cards with text. This will allow the student to rely on something tangible, and this will give him the support he needs. Reading the text out loud from the flashcard will be helpful for the student's motor and auditory skills.
   • Use sandboxes. A sandbox is a regular container of sand (or grits or shaving foam) that is used to spell words. This allows you to engage your sense of touch.
   • Use something fun in class. Games and other creative activities allow children with dyslexia to immerse themselves in the learning process. This makes learning more interesting and enjoyable, as the child feels satisfaction from the completed task.
   • You can use music, songs and phrases to make it easier for children to perceive and remember the rules.
2. 2 Present the material clearly and clearly. It is important to describe, model the skill, break it down into steps, give clear instructions and get feedback, provide examples, state the purpose of the session and the need to practice this skill, and present information in a logical order. The process should be repeated until students learn the new skill.
   • Do not assume that the child already has some knowledge about the subject of discussion.
   • If you want to teach your child about the letter "c", you should first clearly explain what he will learn in this lesson. Then tell what sound the letter corresponds to and ask your child to repeat it after you. Think of different words with this letter and ask your child to repeat them all. You can use songs, poems or pictures about things whose names begin with the letter "c". Ask your child to think of words that begin with this letter. It is also important to reasonably comment on what the child is getting during the whole lesson.
3. 3 Repeat your words often. Because dyslexic children may have problems with short-term memory, it may be difficult for them to remember what you say to them. Repeat instructions, keywords and key concepts, and then the child is more likely to remember this information - at least this is enough to write it down.
   • As you develop a new skill, try to incorporate information you already know into the material. Repetition reinforces a previously developed skill and allows connections to be made between concepts.
4. 4 Apply a diagnostic learning method. You should continually assess how well the student understands the material. If he does not understand something, everything must be repeated again. This is an ongoing process. Dyslexic students often need more time and more detailed instructions to master a new concept.
   • If you want to teach your child about phonemic perception, give him a few words and ask him to recognize the sounds in these words. You will see where your child's strengths and weaknesses are, and you will be able to structure the curriculum accordingly. During the learning process, you will need to correct mistakes and comment on the child's work, as well as ask questions and monitor progress.At the end of each lesson, you can also arrange a small check to see what you managed to do. When it seems to you that the child has mastered the skill, move on to more difficult. If the child was unable to do this, continue to work on this skill.
5. 5 Use your time wisely. Dyslexic children can find it difficult to concentrate. They may be distracted by all sorts of things and may find it difficult to listen to a long lecture or watch a lengthy video recording. They may also have short-term memory problems, making it harder for them to take notes or follow simple instructions.
   • Do not hurry. Don't try to give material as soon as possible. Let the children have enough time to copy the material from the board. Before moving on to a new topic, make sure that the child has internalized the information.
   • Take short breaks regularly. It is usually difficult for a dyslexic child to sit still for long periods of time. Break up long lectures and take more breaks. You can also change the nature of the assignments. For example, give a lecture, then arrange a game, again a lecture, and then a memorization lesson.
   • Remember the required time. Dyslexic children need more time to complete tasks that other students can do quickly. Give dyslexic students more time to complete their tests and homework, so that nothing will push them.
6. 6 Stick to a regular schedule. The daily routine allows children with dyslexia to understand what to expect and what will happen next. Whenever possible, post a graph with pictures and words on the wall of the classroom for students to see.
   • You should also include daily repetition of previously learned material in your routine. This will allow students to relate previously learned information to new material.
7. 7 Take different approaches. Don't feel like you're the only teacher who needs to work with dyslexic children. There are various sources of information to help you improve your learning experience. Talk to other teachers, dyslexia specialists, and people who have worked with children with this problem.
   • Ask the child and his parents about his strengths and weaknesses, how it is easier for him to memorize the material, what educational preferences he has.
   • Invite students to study together. This will allow them to support each other. They can read each other's material aloud, view each other's notes, or conduct experiments together in the laboratory.
   • Technology can improve learning. Games, word processing applications, speech-sensing applications, and voice recording devices will be very helpful for a child with dyslexia.
8. 8 Try to develop a personalized learning plan. This is a detailed plan that outlines the child's needs, provides guidance on the learning system, and identifies the necessary changes in the curriculum. A plan is a document that parents, teachers, psychotherapists and school staff are involved in preparing to accommodate all of the student's needs.
   • The process of creating a learning plan is complex, but worth it. If your child has dyslexia, you should discuss this with a member of the school staff. If you are a teacher, tell your parents about the benefits of this plan.
9. 9 Always keep the child's self-esteem and emotions in mind. Many dyslexic children have low self-esteem. Very often they feel that they are not as smart as others, or that they are treated like lazy or problem students. Try to maintain your child's faith in themselves and talk about their success more often.

Method 2 of 2: Improving the Classroom Environment

1. 1 Place the dyslexic student closer to the teacher. This will reduce the number of distractions and help the student focus on their studies. If a very sociable child is sitting next to him or noise is heard from the hallway, it will be more difficult for the child to concentrate.If such a child is next to the teacher, it will be easier for the teacher to explain something to him more often than to others.
2. 2 Allow your child to use recording devices. This will help your child overcome reading difficulties. Pupils can record problem conditions and certain concepts on a dictaphone so that they can listen to them later. This will allow you to understand the material better or consolidate what you have learned. If some recordings are available before the start of the lesson, the student will be able to read the material and listen to it at the same time.
3. 3 Provide your child with handouts. Children with dyslexia have difficulty memorizing, so printed material will help them absorb the information better, especially if the lecture is long. It will be easier for the student to follow the topic of the lesson, make notes, and he will always know what to expect next.
   • Use visual cues such as asterisks, labels, and other signs to highlight important points.
   • Write the homework statement in the lesson material so the child knows exactly what to do. Also encourage the use of various markings, such as letters or numbers.
4. 4 Conduct tests differently. Because the process of perception in children with dyslexia is different from that of normal children, standard format tests may not reflect all of the child's knowledge. It is better to carry out tests orally or give them an unlimited amount of time.
   • During the oral examination, read the questions to the student and ask them to answer them orally. You can record the questions in advance and play the recording for the exam. The student's responses should also be recorded.
   • Dyslexic students find it difficult to do things when they are under pressure. They also need more time to study the questions and assignments. If the student is not limited in time, he will have time to understand the question, think and write down the answer.
   • Seeing all the questions at once will be stressful for the student. Showing one question at a time will make it easier for him to focus.
5. 5 Do not force the student to rewrite the information again. People with dyslexia need more time to copy information from the whiteboard, take notes during a lecture, and write down assignments for homework. Give out the lecture text and a printed homework statement so that students can focus on the essentials. The teacher can also instruct another student to take notes, or allow a student with dyslexia to take notes from a student who is good at taking notes.
6. 6 Ignore the handwriting. Some dyslexic children have difficulty writing because it requires advanced motor skills. You can change the format of the questions so that students can only choose an answer from multiple choices, use underscores or other means to make it easier for children to answer. You can also leave a free field for answers. It is not important how the student will present the information, but what information he will indicate.
7. 7 Show an example of how the material is organized. It is important for people with dyslexia to develop organizational skills as they will come in handy in their lives. You can use different folders and dividers for homework, assignments, and assessment papers. Lay out the material appropriately in the classroom and invite everyone to use the same system at home.
   • Students should also use personal diaries and calendars to keep track of project deadlines, milestones, and other events. Have them enter the terms of their homework in a journal every day. Check your diaries before letting everyone go home to make sure everyone understands what needs to be done.
8. 8 Change the nature of your homework. A task that can take an average child an hour to complete can take a child with dyslexia three hours. This will create anxiety, stress and put unnecessary pressure on the child.Rather than forcing your child to answer all questions from the first to the twentieth, ask him to answer only the even or only the odd questions. You can also set a time limit (so that the student does not study more than a certain time) or make sure that the child learns at least the main points.
   • It is better to submit homework not in writing, but verbally, visually, or in any other way that suits the child.

Tips

• Read The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald R. Davis, who is himself dyslexic. She will tell you about how dyslexic brains work in comparison to the brains of ordinary people, and will help you understand how dyslexic children are better at reading material.
• Give students letter and word cards every week. If they remember all the information, praise them and do something nice for them.
• In math classes, allow children to use both squared and ruled notebooks. In a ruled notebook, it will be easier to solve certain equations, and this can be done both vertically and horizontally.
• Use objects when working with dyslexic children. This will make the children more interesting, and they will better understand the material.
• Encourage the children to read aloud and listen to an audiobook at the same time.
• Never do not call such children stupid. Show them a list of famous dyslexics, such as Albert Einstein.

Warnings

• Don't force dyslexic children to read in front of the class. Instead, have them read in private with a teacher or student who will not tease them.