The Dyslexia-Friendly Teacher's Toolkit

Strategies for Teaching Students 3-18
Barbara Pavey - Lecturer in Higher Education, Training Dyslexia Specialists in the North of England
Margaret Meehan - Coordinator of Specialist Tuition at Swansea University
Sarah Davis - Early Years Leading Teacher working in North Yorkshire
The Dyslexia-Friendly Teacher's Toolkit
June 2013 | 128 pages | Sage UK
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"This book is a really practical, hands-on guide packed with a wealth of advice on strategies and "things to try" reflecting the authors' extensive experience. If you want to make effective, inclusive dyslexia-friendly classrooms a reality rather than an aspiration, this book is for you." - Dr John P. Rack, Head of Research and Development, Dyslexia Action

In this toolkit the authors provide you with the foundations for making your setting and your teaching style dyslexia-friendly. There is a general overview of the principles and practices required, and what the dyslexia-aware teacher needs to bear in mind.

Chapters cover:

  • understanding learners with dyslexia
  • dyslexia and phonics
  • dyslexia and English as an Additional Language
  • dyslexia and mathematics
  • dyslexia and science
  • dyslexia and creativity

Each chapter includes visual chapter overviews, tried and tested strategies for the classroom and the whole school, using technology to help learners, case studies from practice, children's voices and sources of further information. The book offers you ideas and advice, and will ensure you feel confident you are doing the right things to help overcome barriers to learning.

Barbara Pavey is a lecturer in Higher Education, training dyslexia specialists in the North of England.

Margaret Meehan is Coordinator of Specialist Tuition at Swansea University.

Sarah Davis is an Early Years Leading Teacher working in North Yorkshire.

Contents

Introduction

Introduction

Understanding Learners with Dyslexia - Barbara Pavey

Understanding Learners with Dyslexia

Supporting Learning - Barbara Pavey

Supporting Learning

Dyslexia and Phonics - Sarah Davis

Dyslexia and Phonics

Dyslexia and English as an Additional Language - Barbara Pavey

Dyslexia and English as an Additional Language

Reading, Writing and Spelling - Sarah Davis

Reading, Writing and Spelling

Dyslexia and Mathematics - Margaret Meehan

Dyslexia and Mathematics

Dyslexia and Science - Margaret Meehan

Dyslexia and Science

Dyslexia and Creativity - Barbara Pavey

Dyslexia and Creativity

Appendix 1: A Dyslexia-friendly School-a practitioner's guide

Appendix 1: A Dyslexia-friendly School-a practitioner's guide

References

References

Description

"This book is a really practical, hands-on guide packed with a wealth of advice on strategies and "things to try" reflecting the authors' extensive experience. If you want to make effective, inclusive dyslexia-friendly classrooms a reality rather than an aspiration, this book is for you." - Dr John P. Rack, Head of Research and Development, Dyslexia Action

In this toolkit the authors provide you with the foundations for making your setting and your teaching style dyslexia-friendly. There is a general overview of the principles and practices required, and what the dyslexia-aware teacher needs to bear in mind.

Chapters cover:

  • understanding learners with dyslexia
  • dyslexia and phonics
  • dyslexia and English as an Additional Language
  • dyslexia and mathematics
  • dyslexia and science
  • dyslexia and creativity

Each chapter includes visual chapter overviews, tried and tested strategies for the classroom and the whole school, using technology to help learners, case studies from practice, children's voices and sources of further information. The book offers you ideas and advice, and will ensure you feel confident you are doing the right things to help overcome barriers to learning.

Barbara Pavey is a lecturer in Higher Education, training dyslexia specialists in the North of England.

Margaret Meehan is Coordinator of Specialist Tuition at Swansea University.

Sarah Davis is an Early Years Leading Teacher working in North Yorkshire.

Contents

Introduction

Introduction

Understanding Learners with Dyslexia - Barbara Pavey

Understanding Learners with Dyslexia

Supporting Learning - Barbara Pavey

Supporting Learning

Dyslexia and Phonics - Sarah Davis

Dyslexia and Phonics

Dyslexia and English as an Additional Language - Barbara Pavey

Dyslexia and English as an Additional Language

Reading, Writing and Spelling - Sarah Davis

Reading, Writing and Spelling

Dyslexia and Mathematics - Margaret Meehan

Dyslexia and Mathematics

Dyslexia and Science - Margaret Meehan

Dyslexia and Science

Dyslexia and Creativity - Barbara Pavey

Dyslexia and Creativity

Appendix 1: A Dyslexia-friendly School-a practitioner's guide

Appendix 1: A Dyslexia-friendly School-a practitioner's guide

References

References

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The Dyslexia-Friendly Teacher's Toolkit

Strategies for Teaching Students 3-18


June 2013 | 128 pages | Sage UK

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Paperback 31/03/2026 9781446207086 $86.00
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"This book is a really practical, hands-on guide packed with a wealth of advice on strategies and "things to try" reflecting the authors' extensive experience. If you want to make effective, inclusive dyslexia-friendly classrooms a reality rather than an aspiration, this book is for you." - Dr John P. Rack, Head of Research and Development, Dyslexia Action

In this toolkit the authors provide you with the foundations for making your setting and your teaching style dyslexia-friendly. There is a general overview of the principles and practices required, and what the dyslexia-aware teacher needs to bear in mind.

Chapters cover:

  • understanding learners with dyslexia
  • dyslexia and phonics
  • dyslexia and English as an Additional Language
  • dyslexia and mathematics
  • dyslexia and science
  • dyslexia and creativity

Each chapter includes visual chapter overviews, tried and tested strategies for the classroom and the whole school, using technology to help learners, case studies from practice, children's voices and sources of further information. The book offers you ideas and advice, and will ensure you feel confident you are doing the right things to help overcome barriers to learning.

Barbara Pavey is a lecturer in Higher Education, training dyslexia specialists in the North of England.

Margaret Meehan is Coordinator of Specialist Tuition at Swansea University.

Sarah Davis is an Early Years Leading Teacher working in North Yorkshire.


Table Of Contents:

  • Introduction
  • Understanding Learners with Dyslexia
  • Supporting Learning
  • Dyslexia and Phonics
  • Dyslexia and English as an Additional Language
  • Reading, Writing and Spelling
  • Dyslexia and Mathematics
  • Dyslexia and Science
  • Dyslexia and Creativity
  • Appendix 1: A Dyslexia-friendly School-a practitioner's guide
  • References

Recent Product Reviews:

The book is an inspiring and comprehensive source of information and ideas for creating a dyslexia-friendly learning environment at all levels, and in my opinion deserves a place in the staff room of all schools.
Jo Hollingsworth, Dyslexia Review
'This book is a really practical, hands-on guide packed with a wealth of advice on strategies and 'things to try' reflecting the authors' extensive experience. If you want to make effective, inclusive dyslexia friendly classrooms a reality rather than an aspiration, this book is for you'-Dr John P Rack, Head of Research and Development, Dyslexia Action

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