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Dyslexia In-Service Training We were delighted recently to welcome Amy Smyth from the Dyslexia Association to deliver in-service training toAdult Basic Education tutors. Amy talked about: how dyslexia affects people how to identify dyslexia where to access assessment accessing suitable resources and materials as well as some tips on teaching and learning strategies. We hope to welcome Amy back in the autumn to demonstrate apps that are useful for teaching and learning with dyslexia. You can download a copy of her presentation here. The Decoding phoneme alphabet that was made available can be downloaded also. Another excellent resource that you may find useful is the web site www.beatingdyslexia.com...

Some good sites to visit relating to your skills as a tutor: WIT Literacy Development Centre – the national centre for certified courses in the area of adult literacy. Using Google in the classroom – 30 ways to use Google in an innovative way in your classroom Are there any sites you find useful that should be on this list? Please email them to your organiser for submission to the Webmaster...

Tutor training downloads: NALA Guidelines For Good Adult Literacy Work – essential reading for anyone working in adult literacy Powerpoint presentations relating to previous training can be downloaded here below: What is Literacy Causes & Effects of Literacy Difficulties Adult Learner Meeting Your Learner & Lesson Planning – Assessment & Effective Listening Skills Understanding the Reading Process  Extending Reading Skills  Understanding the Writing Process Extending Writing Skills Spelling Numeracy Developing Teaching & Learning Materials Teaching & Learning Using the...