Working strategies Q Sensitively encourage learners who find literacy a challenge to sit near the front of the room within easy view of the trainer and the board/powerpoint. Research indicates that approximately 10% of the population has dyslexia to some degree (5% severely). Q Avoid asking people to copy information from the board. Q Encourage various ways of recording information as you train. For example, bullet points, spider diagrams, mind maps, summary of key points. Q Carry a few coloured reading rulers for participants who find words ‘jump around’ and encourage the use of highlighters to pin point key information. Q Allow additional time for participants to process information – whether a reading, writing or verbal response task.
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Q Everyone’s needs are different so make sure you discuss with the learner what works for them.