Group Sessions for Dyslexic Students
Term 2 of the interactive group sessions for dyslexic students begins on 23 Jan 2007. These sessions are designed to supplement 1-to-1 support that dyslexic students should already be receiving, (funded by Disabled Students Allowance). These sessions are open to all dyslexic students, or students in the process of obtaining a dyslexia diagnosis.
If you would like to attend any of these sessions, please email mwoodman@sgul.ac.uk in order that we can get an idea of numbers for each session.
Term 2 Programme and Handouts (23 Jan 08 to 02 April 08)
1) “Research Reading & Using the Library"
23rd January 2008
Teaching Room 16 H5 - 1.00pm
 How do I know what to read?
2) “How do I prepare for placements?"
Clinical placements & autonomous practice
30th January 2008
Teaching Room 14 H5 - 1.00pm
How Do I Prepare For Placements?
Approaches to Clinical Practise (re: dyslexia)
3) "How can I get this technology to work for me?"
Looking at Software / Hardware received through Needs Assessments
6th Feb 2008
Teaching Room 17 H5 - 1.00pm
 Dyslexia and IT
4) "How do I meet the Learning Objectives in Written Assignments?"
February 20th 2008
LO's in assignments & portfolio.
Maddy Neslany - Dyslexia Support Tutor
Teaching Room 16 H5 - 1.00pm.
5) "How Do I Prepare for Exams?"
Memory strategies, (i.e. remembering medical language).
Liz Gentilcore - Dyslexia Support Tutor
March 5th 2008
Teaching Room 17 H5 - 1.00pm
Preparing For Exams
6) "What is dyslexia: Moving towards dyslexia friendly Higher Education"
Barbara Pavey: Lecturer in Inclusion and SEN (Dyslexia),
School of Education, Birmingham University.
12 March 2008
Lecture Theatre B, H0 - 2.00pm
What Is Dyslexia: Moving towards dyslexia friendly HE
7) Open Interactive Catch-Up Session
Revision, exam preperation and evaluation of previous terms.
April 30th 2008
Teaching Room 16 H5 - 1.00pm
Revision
Term 1 Programme and Handouts (17 Oct 07 to 05 Dec 07)
1) “Applying for Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA).”
17th October 2007
Lecture Theatre B (H0) 4.00pm
Open to ALL disabled students.
Disabled Student's Allowances (DSA)
Support Process for Dyslexic Students
2) "How do I approach lectures?"
The Implications of being a dyslexic student.
24th October 2007 - TR14 (H5) 1.00pm.
- An opportunity for new students to meet dyslexic students who are several years into their courses.
- An introduction to the counselling team.
- Setting up personal admin systems: filing, timetables, etc.
Implications of being dyslexic at SGUL
Learning from Lectures
Managing Dyslexia
3) "How do I survive here?"
Self Directed Study & Peer Assisted Learning
07 November 2007 - TR15 (H5) 4.00pm
- Peer Assisted Learning.
- Reading for a purpose.
- Tips, tricks & revision styles for dyslexic students.
- An introduction to library services.
- An introduction to ways of approaching learning objectives.
Study Skills Overview
4) "How do I remember?"
Seeing the Big Picture — Using Anatomy as a Stepping Stone
to Developing Different Ways of Learning:
21 November 2007 - TR13 (H5) 1.00pm
- 'Kinaesthetic Learning' - learning by doing, (using anatomy as an example).
5) "How do I know what to write?"
Written assignments and learning objectives and outcomes.
5th December 2007 - TR16 (H5) 4.00pm
- Assignment briefs and assessment criteria
- Understanding learning objectives & applying them to written work
 Transition Words & Phrases
Essay Planning
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