Lifelines 23 Supporting Learners with Dyslexia in Workplace Learning

Dyslexia is very common. The British Dyslexia Association estimates that 10% of the population is affected by dyslexia, 4% severely. More and more adult learning is taking place outside of the traditional college environment, in or related to the workplace. Whilst this is a welcome trend for many adult learners, it provides particular challenges for learners with dyslexia, and those who support them. This Lifeline focuses on the issues affecting support for people with dyslexia engaged in workplace learning, such as confidentiality and flexibility, as well as suggesting support strategies, resources and assessment tools that may be of use to learners with dyslexia. It is particularly useful for workplace learning practitioners with little experience of dyslexia, or for dyslexia specialists with little experience of workplace learning. Table of contents: * Why does it matter? (The context) * Key terms, concepts and definitions (Workplace learning, dyslexia, practitioner) * Getting started (Identifying learners' support needs - dyslexia screening tests and literacy assessment) * Making a difference (Meeting the support need of learners with dyslexia. Reasonable adjustments. Making materials easier to read. Using technology. Use a range of different approaches. Vary recording methods. Supporting learner memory and organisation. Supporting time management. Getting around. Developing learning skills. Supporting literacy and numeracy) * Challenges and issues (Funding for support and specialist providers. Capacity. Training your staff. Flexibility and responsiveness. Confidentiality. Ensuring that support is of good quality. Fitting in support. Working with other organisations) * Check it out * Glossary * Resources and further reading.