The Learning People

New free dyslexia course for teachers and mentors

 One of the most mysterious things about a dyslexic reader can be the way that a person may stumble on small words such as "at" or "if" while sometimes reading longer words fairly confidently.

  

Why 'Tyrannosaurus' But Not 'If'?" is a free 15-part online resource for teachers, mentors and educators generally who are looking for new tools and insights to help bright but struggling learners.

  

The course, which I authored, draws on the core principles behind the Davis Approach, created by Ronald Davis, author of the internationally best-selling book, "The Gift of Dyslexia".

  

The course is specifically designed with the busy teacher in mind. Each instalment is short enough to be read - and retained - in 2 - 3 minutes in the midst of a busy day.My intention has been to make each instalment incisive - brief and easy to read, but packed with the crucial insights and strategies that make the Davis approach so successful at liberating trapped learners.

  

For further information and enrolment, go to http://www.whytyrannosaurusbutnotif.com

Richard Whitehead

The Learning People's view

Traditionally dyslexia is viewed as a disability and many remedial approaches focus on coping strategies involving drill and repetition.

We recognise that dyslexia is a form of intelligence, not a disability. Our approach treats dyslexic intelligence with dignity and harnesses it to the process of correcting learning problems.

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