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;
Frances Ranaldi la a secondary school teacher of Design Technology and a qualified designer with a personal insight into dyslexia.
