Specific Learning Difficulties – Dyslexia in School Environments
Course facts
- Payment: Free to learn, certificate paid
- Credits: CPD Credits
- Learning style: Self-paced, start anytime
- Format: Text & Interactive
- Video access: Streaming Only
- Refund: Conditional Refund
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Learn about dyslexia in school: definitions and signs, diagnosis criteria, teaching methods, inclusive lessons, and social and emotional support.
Dyslexia often goes unrecognized at school, yet the right teaching can make a big difference to a student’s progress and confidence. This course defines dyslexia, its main characteristics and signs in the classroom, and the criteria professionals use to diagnose it. It then covers how learning difficulties affect everyday schooling, specific teaching methods for students with dyslexia, adapting methods and materials for inclusive lessons, and the social and emotional impacts of dyslexia and how teachers can help.
What You Will Achieve
- Define dyslexia and identify its main characteristics and signs
- Explain how dyslexia is diagnosed and how it affects learning
- Use teaching methods and materials suited to students with dyslexia
- Help students cope with the social and emotional impact of dyslexia
Program Overview
Dyslexia – Definitions, Signs and Identification
Recognizing dyslexia.
- Definitions of dyslexia
- Signs of dyslexia
- Identification and diagnosis
Dyslexia in School
Teaching students with dyslexia.
- What teachers can do
- Inclusive lessons
- Social and emotional impacts of dyslexia
Certificate Awarded (Paid)
Pass the final course assessment to earn it. The course is free to study; the certificate is optional and has a fee.
Job Outlook
Special education teachers, reading specialists, and tutors use this knowledge to support students with dyslexia.
- Special Education Teacher
- Reading Specialist
- Tutor
Good for: Teachers, teaching assistants, and tutors who work with students who may have dyslexia.
Keep in mind: It helps teachers spot signs and adapt teaching, while a formal diagnosis must come from qualified professionals.
Bottom line: A practical guide to recognizing and supporting dyslexia in the classroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the signs of dyslexia?
The course identifies the main signs and symptoms of dyslexia that teachers can spot in the classroom, with practical examples.
How can teachers adapt lessons?
By modifying teaching methods and materials to create inclusive lessons, which the course explains with specific techniques.
Does dyslexia affect students emotionally?
Yes. The course discusses its social and emotional impacts and what educators can do to help students overcome them.
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