Facebook:Facebook: Dyslexia is a way that many see past the curtain of education and see a huge gap. The lack of specialists and interventionists, diagnosing issues with our learners and children is difficult. It speaks to how we invest in education, not how our children are raised.
Tweet:Tweet: Do you agree that dyslexia gives an accurate view of educational systems?
Quote:Quote: I am tired of hearing them say: “I have a short-term memory problem.” None of this is true. Dyslexia exists for three reasons, simplified into this analogy; dyslexics are the little “Apple Macs” in a “PC” education system.
Have you ever given thought to what Dyslexia means about our educational system? Often we look at the student or the child and not the education system itself when it comes to the way Dyslexia works. However, Dyslexia is showing that there are problems with education or with how the children are taught, and not the child.
A learner with dyslexia does not mean having a low IQ.
There are a little under half of the population that struggle with learning challenges like Dyslexia. However, this does not make their IQ any less than any other child who does not have this learning challenge. The truth is these students just do not learn the same way that they are taught. To learn more, check out this article here!
Key Points:
- The Knowedge Network documentary Deciphering Dyslexia sent a patronizing message to people with dyslexia.
- While the Redford family film Decoding Dyslexia is meant to be uplifting, not patronizing, it sends a similar message that people with dyslexia should perservere to find something they excel at.
- People with dyslexia are sent the message that they and their learning difference are the problem, but the real problem is the lack of education and support to help people with dyslexia fulfill their potential.
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Do you agree that dyslexia gives an accurate view of educational systems?
A learner with dyslexia does not mean having a low IQ.
There are a little under half of the population that struggle with learning challenges like Dyslexia. However, this does not make their IQ any less than any other child who does not have this learning challenge. The truth is these students just do not learn the same way that they are taught. To learn more, check out this article here!
I am tired of hearing them say: “I have a short-term memory problem.” None of this is true. Dyslexia exists for three reasons, simplified into this analogy; dyslexics are the little “Apple Macs” in a “PC” education system.
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Key takeaways
- The Knowedge Network documentary Deciphering Dyslexia sent a patronizing message to people with dyslexia.
- While the Redford family film Decoding Dyslexia is meant to be uplifting, not patronizing, it sends a similar message that people with dyslexia should perservere to find something they excel at.
- People with dyslexia are sent the message that they and their learning difference are the problem, but the real problem is the lack of education and support to help people with dyslexia fulfill their potential.
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