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FutureLearn Dyslexia and Foreign Language Teaching Course - Lancaster University
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Dyslexia and Foreign Language Teaching Course - Lancaster University

4 Weeks

English

Part time

Distance Learning

Key Summary

    About: The Dyslexia and Foreign Language Teaching Course at Lancaster University focuses on the intersection of language learning and dyslexia. This program aims to equip educators with strategies and approaches to support dyslexic learners in foreign language settings. It cultivates an understanding of dyslexia while enhancing teaching methods to create inclusive learning environments.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various roles, including foreign language teachers, educational consultants, and specialists in inclusive education. This program prepares individuals to effectively support dyslexic students in diverse educational contexts.

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Introduction

Learn more about dyslexia, and gain practical teaching tools and insights to help dyslexic students learn foreign languages.

Discover teaching strategies to help dyslexic students learn a foreign language

Dyslexia affects 10-15% of the population. Dyslexic students are often either exempted from the study of additional languages or underperform in foreign language classes.

In this course, youโ€™ll discover the most up-to-date dyslexia definition, and how it affects a studentโ€™s ability to learn languages. Youโ€™ll explore the latest strategies for teaching dyslexic students and have access to a host of dyslexia teaching resources.

The materials and tasks in the course are designed to also be applicable to a variety of language learning contexts, including teaching English as a foreign language.

When would you like to start?

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts.

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Who will you learn with?

Judit Kormos

has been working as an English language teacher, teacher trainer and researcher to promote the full inclusion of dyslexic students in foreign and second language classrooms.

Anne Margaret Smith

Anne Margaret is an English language teacher and a dyslexia assessor. She founded ELT well to bring together these two fields of education and offer training and advice to professionals on both sides.

Who developed the course?

Lancaster University

Lancaster University is a collegiate university, with a global reputation as a centre for research, scholarship and teaching with an emphasis on employability.

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