Learning Areas
General Description
About 50% of dyslexics experience significant difficulty with Mathematics, in particular with learning of number bonds, number fact retrieval, number operations, understanding of place value, recall of sequences, mathematical vocabulary, solving of word problems and understanding of time and money. This course provides the skills and access to resources needed to put in place effective multisensory intervention that can enhance the understanding, fluency, problem-solving and reasoning of dyslexic students.
Audience
This course is designed for primary teachers and lower secondary Maths teachers.
Available Delivery Formats
Format Description
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- Purchase a single online course for an unlimited number of teachers
- All teachers must currently teach at your school campus
- All teacher’s details must be supplied within 30 days of order
PRICE: $990 + GST
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This format gives teachers the time to trial and evaluate strategies and resources that can make Maths dyslexia-friendly and discuss their findings and questions with fellow participants and the course presenter.
Teaching Standards
1.2.2 Proficient Level – Understand how students learn
1.5.2 Proficient Level – Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities
2.5.2 Proficient Level – Literacy and numeracy strategies
3.3.2 Proficient Level – Use teaching strategies
6.2.2 Proficient Level – Engage in professional learning and improve practice
Are you in NSW? If so, this is relevant for you
Completing this course will contribute 6 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Registered PD addressing 1.2.2, 1.5.2, 2.5.2, 3.3.2 & 6.2.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
This course contributes to 6.0 professional development hours.
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About the team
Shirley Houston
Creator
Shirley has a Masters degree in Special Education and has been teaching in the area of Special Needs for 30 years. She has taught in government and independent schools, primary and secondary, universities and TAFE. Shirley has also taught in several states of Australia and in the U.S. Her particular interests are specific learning difficulties, early childhood, education of young gifted children and literacy. She loves travel, reading and music.