Art

Potential Barriers for Dyslexic Pupils:

• Accessing text
• Accessing the written work - research, annotation thoughts and opinions and recording these
• Accessing the self-marking grids
• Some complex language and vocabulary
• Poor working memory - problems with following instructions, dealing with multisyllabic words

 

Ideas and Strategies to Overcome Potential Barriers:

• Text-to-speech software to access the Internet (Claroread, Texthelp).
• Mind-mapping softward for planning (Inspiration, Spark Space, Mind Manager).
• Use video camera/dictaphone.
• Allow extra time to process information.
• List main points for the lesson.
• Involve the technician in scheme of work eg. simplify worksheets/instructions.
• Student laptops.
• Use displays, word banks and lists to help with vocabulary.
• Give instructions in small chunks and provide visual support or prompts for memory.