5 Educational Trends for 2016
The answer, as
surprising as it might be for some people to understand, is that they are
dyslexic. The employees are chosen for these highly regarded positions due to
the fact that they possess amazing problem solving skills and spatial awareness.
While we don’t need to be rocket scientists to understand the problems our
dyslexic children face, we should be aware of some new emerging trends in the
field of dyslexia education.
As we flip over the
calendar for a new year, it’s a great time to look ahead for education trends
emerging in the area of dyslexia. Thankfully, this year looks to be full of
promising innovations and positive approaches to help our children embrace
their unique learning and thinking styles to thrive in school settings and maintain
learning levels that are equal or above their peers.
Here are some emerging trends to
watch for in upcoming months:
Awareness
about dyslexia will be growing.
This year expect to see a push in the schools
for early intervention and identification in students. This will ultimately
help educators, parents, caregivers, and children embrace the diagnosis to
improve a child’s educational experience. As more information becomes available
regarding the science behind dyslexia, we will see social media campaigns and
parental advocates spreading the word about this learning difficulty.
Currently, #saydyslexia is being promoted on the Internet in an effort
to inform educators about the specific needs of children with dyslexia.
Schools
will focus more on dyslexia and related processing differences.
In 2015, the Department of
Education issued a
formal statement clarifying that dyslexia falls under the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act. They recommended that teachers include dyslexia
in IEP’s (Individualized Education
Program) if
it would help “meet the child’s educational needs”. This is important, because
until recently, dyslexia was often overlooked by educators and schools, with
only 1 out of 10 dyslexic
children qualifying to
receive in-school services. This meant many children have missed out
on receiving needed educational support or opportunities to develop their
strengths.
“Maker Spaces” are emerging in
classrooms.
Educators and
innovators are adapting the way they present and teach lessons to help children
focus on their strengths. This allows dyslexic children an opportunity to fine
tune and develop their talents. Some school districts are turning to technology
and nonprofit groups to find opportunities for hands on learning projects that
allow students to manipulate materials and tools while working on technology
projects. This engages students, allows them to develop their curiosity, and
allows a work area that encourages higher level learning skills.
Children
will be interacting with a variety of educators to get more individualized
instruction.
Look for Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and Every
Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in your child’s district. These
relatively new ideas are being implemented in many schools and they allow
students to receive individualized specific support or programs to help them
become more proficient in core academic areas. Expect your child to be working
with a team of educators in and out of the classroom.
Technology will help excite and engage
students to overcome learning barriers.
Parents and educators will be able to harness technology to introduce games and apps to teach concepts or offer meaningful practice outside of school
hours. There are some wonderful apps on the market geared specifically
for dyslexic users that use
voice recognition or read aloud text to a user which can bypass frustration
with typing or writing. Also, teachers are utilizing apps that use fonts and
background colors that make reading easier.
Looking Ahead
Research and studies have shown that dyslexic
people process written words differently than most, but at the same time they
often excel in areas of
creativity, spatial reasoning, and thought processes. This large demographic (20 percent of the U.S.
population) shares a unique experience that can lead to advantages in schools,
jobs, or home lives. The year 2016 looks to be on task for focusing on the
positive and helping our children maximize their opportunities so they can
shoot for the stars in life.
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