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Dyslexia in the Classroom - Teaching Learners with Dyslexia
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Dyslexia in the Classroom - Teaching Learners with Dyslexia

A Comprehensive Look into Teaching Learners with Dyslexia
Created byAlrike Coetzee
Last updated 4/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Defining Dyslexia
  • Signs and Diagnosis in learners
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Spelling and Writing Strategies
  • Mathematics and Dyslexia
  • Phonological Awareness
  • The Orton-Gillingham Approach
  • Professional Development
  • Inclusive Classroom Practices
  • Assistive Technology in the Classroom
  • Collaboration and Communication with parents and professionals
  • Free Comprehensive E-book
  • 10 CPTD points to all SACE Registered teachers

Course content

13 sections13 lectures26m total length
  • Introduction0:34

    Explore what dyslexia is and how it appears in learners, and learn practical, inclusive teaching strategies you can apply right away to support every student.

Requirements

  • No experience needed, but understanding basic classroom practices will be beneficial to implementing these strategies.

Description

Welcome to Dyslexia in the Classroom — a comprehensive and practical course designed to empower educators with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to support learners with dyslexia.

Whether you're a classroom teacher, learning support assistant, or school leader, this course will help you better understand how dyslexia affects learning and how to create an inclusive, supportive environment where all students can thrive.

What You’ll Learn:

  • What dyslexia is and how it affects the brain

  • How to identify signs early and use effective screening tools

  • Key teaching strategies including the Orton-Gillingham approach

  • How to teach phonological awareness, phonics, and spelling

  • Support for reading comprehension and written expression

  • Understanding dyslexia in math and executive functioning

  • How to implement accommodations, IEPs, and classroom modifications

  • The role of assistive technology and accessible assessment tools

  • Promoting emotional wellbeing, confidence, and self-advocacy

  • Culturally responsive teaching and inclusive classroom practices

  • Collaborative support with families and specialists

You’ll also gain access to a full comprehensive teacher's guide with 15 chapters, printable posters for the classroom, as well as a certification of completion, designed to make your life easier — and your support more effective.

By the end of this course, you’ll feel more confident in identifying, supporting, and championing learners with dyslexia in any classroom setting. You are also welcome to have a look at our other courses on areas such as Autism, PDA, Dyscalculia and Executive Functioning - all designed specifically for teachers and eucational professionals.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is ideal for teachers currently in the inclusive education environment.