Teaching strategies for children with dyslexia in the classroom

Abstract

Accessing the curriculum and being successful learners are basic human rights. Yet these rights are often inadvertently violated through lack of knowledge or true understanding of the implications of a profile of dyslexia on learners. This Chapter is meant to introduce readers to conceptualize what it means to live with a profile of dyslexia, and to grasp repercussions to what it really means to have difficulties with literacy in today’s environments and contexts. Practical hints are also introduced in this Chapter. However, these hints cannot truly be implemented by educators unless there is respect for students with this profile and empathy of the experiences lived. Only if we truly understand, appreciate and respect experiences, can we be motivated to appropriately address the abilities and challenges that this profile brings along. After all, pedagogy and methodology are constructed on one’s own philosophy and values.