Academic Support for Dyslexic Students and Students with Specific Learning Difficulties

This workshop uses a 'hands-on' approach to identify possible signs of dyslexia in students' writing.

Discussion of a range of scenarios will lead to the formulation of some effective strategies to support the needs of dyslexic students and their tutors.

Help available for dyslexic students at UoS will be outlined. Where possible, the student voice will be included.

Format: Workshop

Audience: Academic Tutors and staff involved in assessing student assignments

Length: 90-minutes (45-minute mini-workshop also available)

When:  Tuesday 13th November 2012, at 1pm - 2.30pm (session cancelled)

Also available on request - Sessions can take place in academic or support departments, either as free-standing events or as part of (for example) departmental staff meetings and awaydays