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Learning difficulties
Learning Difficulties
An overview of learning difficulties and specific learning disorders
Dyslexia
A specific learning disability in reading is commonly called dyslexia.
Dysgraphia
Dysgraphia can appear as difficulties with spelling and/or trouble putting thoughts on paper.
Dyscalculia
A learning disorder related to mathematics is commonly referred to as Dyscalculia
Other disorders that can affect learning
Information regarding other conditions that can affect learning
Families
Families
Information and advice for parents and carers of children with learning difficulties
When should a child be assessed?
Information on the assessment and diagnosis of learning disorders
What is involved in an assessment?
Information on the assessment and diagnosis of learning disorders
How can families support children?
Information on how parents can assist and support their children in all aspects of learning
Where can I learn more about learning disorders?
Adults
Adults
An overview of learning difficulties in adults and support options
Can adults have learning disorders?
Information on how learning disorders can affect adults in the workplace and when undertaking further education
When should an adult be assessed?
Information on the assessment and diagnosis of learning disorders
What support is available for adults?
Information on how DSF can assist and support you and what provisions can be made in the workplace and when completing further studies
Where can I learn more about learning disorders?
Professionals
Professionals
Information for professionals working with individuals with learning difficulties
Schools
Services and information for schools and educational organisations
Teachers and Tutors
Advice and information for teachers.
Allied Health Professionals
Information for Speech Pathologists and Psychologists
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Learning Difficulties
Dyslexia
Dysgraphia
Dyscalculia
Other disorders that can affect learning
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Families
When should a child be assessed?
What is involved in an assessment?
How can families support children?
Where can I learn more about learning disorders?
Adults
Adults
Can adults have learning disorders?
When should an adult be assessed?
What support is available for adults?
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Effective Teaching Strategies For All Students
Teachers and Tutors
Effective Teaching Strategies For All Students
Reading Intervention
Reading and Spelling
Small Group Instruction
Spelling Intervention
Supporting Students with Learning Difficulties in the Classroom
What are Accommodations?
Written Expression
Mathematics
Spelling Rules and Guidelines
Selecting an Intervention Program
Assistive Technology
Intervention Strategies
Writing Intervention
Assistive Technology Resources
Numeracy Intervention
The DSF Spelling Wheel
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Teachers and Tutors overview
Effective Teaching Strategies For All Students
Reading and Spelling
Written Expression
Mathematics
The DSF Spelling Wheel
Supporting Students with Learning Difficulties in the Classroom
Small Group Instruction
What are Accommodations?
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology Resources
Selecting an Intervention Program
Intervention Strategies
Reading Intervention
Spelling Intervention
Spelling Rules and Guidelines
Writing Intervention
Numeracy Intervention
Research indicates that the most effective teachers ensure students have acquired, rehearsed and connected knowledge effectively and efficiently, and incorporate the use of hands-on activities once students have learned the basic material.
(Rosenshine, 2012)
Research into what constitutes effective instruction in the initial teaching of literacy and numeracy around the world has consistently found that the most effective teaching programs not only focus on the necessary component skills, but do so with a high degree of
explicitness
and
direct instruction
. The aim of this high-quality initial teaching is to maximise the learning experience for all students and to ensure that students have the best opportunity to develop their literacy and numeracy skills with ease.
Explict and direct instructional methods ensure that the necessary skills are taught clearly and directly, not in an embedded or implicit manner. Students are provided with clear learning objectives, are systematically led through the learning process with frequent opportunities to review and incorporate prior learning with step by step teaching of new concepts, and are consistently provided with guided and extensive practice of new skills before moving on to independent practice. In addition, teachers consistently check for understanding, review learning goals and teach to mastery.
The use of high-quality initial teaching ensures that students complete a significant amount of carefully monitored practice and experience success in the early stages of learning. This not only engages our most reluctant of learners, but ensures that resources are not being unneccessarily directed towards higher levels of support for a large numbers of students who failed to learn at the initial point of teaching.
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Effective Reading and Spelling Instruction
High-Quality Instruction in Written Expression
High-Quality Instruction in Mathematics
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