Environment
What three things in the environment may affect students with dyslexia?
Temperature, light, and noise.
Why is working in pairs and small groups useful for students?
It gives students lots of time to practice new vocabulary and structures.
Why may students with dyslexia need more time during lessons?
They may process information more slowly and need longer to think through ideas and concepts.
What tools can help students with dyslexia manage homework and meetings?
Diaries, phone calendars, and short voice messages.
Why should the wall around the board or screen be kept clear?
It reduces distractions and helps students focus on the material being presented.
Why might teachers group students with different skills together?
So students can support each other and succeed by combining their strengths.
What is differentiation by materials?
It means giving students the same task but using different materials, such as shorter or simpler texts for some students.
What does the repetitive principle encourage teachers to do?
It encourages teachers to give students frequent opportunities to practise and review concepts.
What is a “text window,” and how does it help students?
A text window is made from two L-shaped pieces of card used to frame part of a page. It helps students focus on the section they need to read by blocking out the rest of the page.
Why may some students with dyslexia find group work stressful?
They may feel stressed when interacting with unfamiliar people.
How can teachers support students with dyslexia during writing tasks?
Teachers may allow them to use tools like spell checkers to reduce stress while writing.
Why is it important to connect new information to what students already know?
It helps students understand and remember new concepts more easily.
How can a writing slope help students with dyslexia?
It keeps the paper in the eye-line and supports the hand and wrist, helping students produce clearer handwriting.
What should teachers do when giving feedback to students?
Teachers should praise something positive first, mention improvements, and then clearly explain one or two things the student can work on.
What is differentiation by support?
It refers to the different types and amounts of help students receive, such as teacher support, pair work, or electronic tools.
How can colour coding help students learning a foreign language?
Colour coding can help students understand things like gender, verb/noun agreement, and matching language patterns.
Why might giving students with dyslexia more space improve their relationships with peers?
More space helps them work comfortably and avoid getting in the way of others, which can help build better relationships with classmates.
Why is it helpful to break large tasks into smaller chunks for learners with dyslexia?
Large tasks can feel overwhelming, so smaller chunks help students focus on a small amount of information at a time.
Why is it important for teachers to know their students well?
Teachers need to understand each student’s abilities so they know how much to challenge them and when to recognise that the student has done their best.
Why should teachers avoid gap-filling exercises unless answer choices are provided?
Because open gap-filling exercises may be too difficult or stressful for students with dyslexia, while answer choices provide more support and guidance.