SGDA Dyslexia Training
Programme for Teachers
NEW TEACHERS COURSE – NOW LIVE!!!
Empower your teaching with the knowledge and practical tools to confidently support learners with dyslexia. This course explores the science of reading, the different types of dyslexia, and how to identify and address learning barriers in the classroom.
With a strong focus on practical strategies, multisensory teaching methods, and inclusive practices, you’ll learn how to adapt your teaching, support learners holistically, and implement effective accommodations, helping every child reach their full potential.
Registration Fee: R1200.00 per delegate
SACE Points: 15
Duration: 15 – 20 hours
Important Information & Course Outline
- Module 1: Reading
- Module 2: Dyslexia
- Module 3: Types of Dyslexia
- Module 4: Teaching a child to read
- Module 5: Teaching the Dyslexic Child
- Module 6: Multisensory VAKT Methods
- Module 7: Psychological Effects on the Child
- Module 8: Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia
- Module 9: Accommodations for the Dyslexia Child
- Module 10: Dyscalculia & Dysgraphia
- What is reading?
- Is reading a natural act?
- Reading Development
- The Science of Reading
- Reading is a complex process consisting of multiple parts
- Reading Stages
- Simple View of Reading
- The Quadrant Model
- Effective Reading Instruction
- What is Dyslexia?
- Definition
- NHI Findings
- Key features of Dyslexia
- Difficulties in Dyslexia
- Signs of Dyslexia
- Lifelong condition
- IQ vs. Dyslexia
- ADHD & Dyslexia
- Importance of a direct diagnosis
- Use of diagnostic labels
- Stark Griffin™ Dyslexia Academy Assessments
- Neuroanantomical model of Reading
- 7 Types of Dyslexia
- Visual
- Auditory
- Motoric
- Visual & Auditory
- Motoric and Visual
- Motoric & Auditory
- Motoric, Visual & Auditory
- How do I teach a child to read?
- How do I teach a visually dyslexic child to read?
- How do I teach an auditory dyslexic child to read?
- How do I teach a visually and auditory dyslexic child to read?
- Teacher Points to Ponder
- Identifying the Dyslexic learner in Class
- 10 Teaching Tips
- Teaching Strategies
- A Dyslexia-friendly School
- A Dyslexia-friendly Classroom
- Lesson Planning for the Dyslexic Child
- Multisensory Approaches
- Grace Fernald VAKT Method
- Orton-Gillingham VAKT Method
- Stark Griffin™ VAKT Method
- Discouragement and Frustration
- Anxiety
- Anger
- Poor Self-Image
- Depression
- Social Problems
- Family Problems
- How can teachers help?
- Assisting Recommendations
- Factors influencing Effective Studying
- Essential Skills in a Classroom
- Strategies for successful Learning
- Introduction
- What should be done?
- Effective Education
- DBE Conduct Policies
- SIAS Policy
- Accommodation vs. Modification
- Concessions & Exemptions
- Assistive Technology
- What is DYSCALCULIA?
- Prevalence of DYSCALCULIA
- Types of DYSCALCULIA
- What is DYSGRAPHIA?
- Prevalence of DYSGRAPHIA
- Types of DYGRAPHIA
