1st Edition

Dyslexia and Design & Technology

By Frances Ranaldi Copyright 2003
    104 Pages
    by Routledge

    104 Pages
    by Routledge

    This practical guide will help busy teachers and learning support staff present the design technology curriculum in a way that will make it accessible to dyslexic pupils and create a more flexible and positive learning environment.

    Drawing upon her experience as a designer, teacher and mother of two dyslexic children, and also as a dyslexic learner herself, the author:

    • dispels myths about the difficulties faced by dyslexic learners
    • explains the variety of learning difficulties that they experience
    • highlights the help that they need to access their potential
    • gives an insight into issues relating to craft and design
    • offers flexible strategies and solutions that can be used in the classroom or workshop.

     

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 The Design Technology Curriculum; ch2 Chapter 2 Dyslexia: The Issues; Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Dyslexia and Design Technology: Working Positively; Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Teaching Strategies and Resources for Dyslexia and Craft & Design; Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Staff Development; Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Conclusion; Chapter 7 BibliographyIndex;

    Biography

    Frances Ranaldi