Understanding Dyslexia
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Equivalent to FETAC: Level 5 | Equivalent to QCF (UK): Level 3
Learn more about dyslexia.
Dyslexia is a condition affecting literacy skills. It is not caused by problems with vision, rather, it is a developmental reading disorder that occurs when the brain does not properly recognise and process certain symbols. This free online dyslexia course analyses how our image of normality affects the way we as a society define conditions such as dyslexia. You will learn how important it is to integrate the different psychological accounts of dyslexia in order to provide a full explanation of potential causes and strategies for remediation. The course presents dyslexia as a ‘case study’ in how different perspectives might be complementary to each other and outlines different approaches to the definition of ‘abnormality’. You will learn about the different explanations of dyslexia including behavioural, cognitive, and biological perspectives. The course also considers the more practical issue of how to approach the treatment of dyslexia and associated difficulties. This free online dyslexia course will be of great interest to all professionals in the areas of education, child development, and adult literacy who would like to learn more about the causes of and treatment for dyslexia, and to all learners who would like a greater understanding of this common condition.
Modules in Understanding Dyslexia
Learning outcomes: - Identify and discuss the issues that relate to the definition, explanation and remediation of ‘abnormal’ psychological functioning; - Understand the complexities involved in identifying, explaining and managing dyslexia;
Karen Gilmartin - Ireland
2013-05-17 22:05:11
Course Module: Module 1: Approaches to the Definition of 'Abnormality'Course Topic: Medical approaches to normality - Part 2Comment: Extremely detailed, a lot to take in
Grant Webb - United Kingdom
2013-05-10 16:05:07
Course Module: Module 1: Approaches to the Definition of 'Abnormality'Course Topic: Medical approaches to normality - Part 2Comment: I wrote there is no normal, because we are all individuals, so that was my answer to all questions here.
Shanthi Satish - India
2013-04-29 11:04:08
Course Module: Module 1: Approaches to the Definition of 'Abnormality'Course Topic: Approaches to the definition of ‘abnormality’Comment: This makes you think out side the box and not look at thing in one perticula direction.Identify the recurring patterns.
Lyndon Williams - United Kingdom
2013-04-18 14:04:08
Observing different views and perspectives of dyslexia may well be beneficial and compliment one another.I feel this will deepen our understanding of the idea of dyslexia being defined as abnormal or otherwise.
Catherine Gabaldoni - United Kingdom
2013-04-18 11:04:42
Dylexia begins when children begin to read.. they may learn using a visual recognition of words... they do not get the phonological make up of words.