Essays about: "Reading- and writing difficulties"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 20 essays containing the words Reading- and writing difficulties.

1. 11. ”Dyslexia Becomes a Disability When Learning Differences are Overlooked” : A Case Study of English Language Teaching and Dyslexia Provisions in a Swedish Upper Secondary School

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för utbildningsvetenskap (UV)

   Author : Ebba Fredriksen; [2017]
   Keywords : Dyslexia; Swedish upper secondary school; second language; English lesson; provision s; Dyslexi; svenskt gymnasium; andraspråk; engelsklektioner; anspassningar;

   Abstract : Reading and writing difficulties and dyslexia affect how a student performs at school and, thus, their future lives (Borodkin & Faust 2014). This has been known and researched for the past decades (Fletcher 2009). READ MORE

3. 12. Exploring the search functionalities on a website designed for children

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för datavetenskap och kommunikation (CSC)

   Author : Martin Johansson Sjöwall; [2017]
   Keywords : Children’s Search User Interface; Child-computer Interaction; Information-seeking behavior; Constructive Interaction; Thematic analysis;

   Abstract : The usage of Internet has increased among children. Much of that use comes from watching videos and playing games. There are a few services that cater to this need and Barnkanalen is one of them. However, in order for the service to be usable to children it needs to be adapted for them and content needs to be easily available. READ MORE

4. 13. Dyslexia In L1 And L2 Teaching In K-3

   University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

   Author : Levy Aquino Andersen; Pia Huotilainen; [2016]
   Keywords : Dyslexia; ESL; Learning difficulties; L1; L2; Language learning; Pedagogical support; Reading and writing difficulties;

   Abstract : Approximately five percent of the Swedish population suffer from dyslexia. Therefore, this degree project aims to gain an insight into what pedagogical support in Swedish and English teaching can be offered to dyslexic pupils. Firstly, this paper provides an overview of theories and literature on dyslexia in L1 and L2. READ MORE

5. 14. Special Education Teachers’ Views on Scaffolding Learners with Dyslexia in English Teaching

   University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

   Author : Oskar Sjövall Lejonklev; Oskar Persson; [2016]
   Keywords : Dyslexia; English Education in Swedish Elementary School; Special Education Teachers; Reading and Writing Disabilities;

   Abstract : Dyslexia is one of the more common disabilities in Sweden; between 5-10 per cent of thepopulation can be considered having dyslexia. The difficulties they face in their educationstems from a disability to decode written language. English poses a problem, as the buildingblocks in terms of orthography and phonology are seldom compatible. READ MORE

6. 15. Computer: A tool for assisting students having dyslexia

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Specialpedagogiska institutionen

   Author : Nisha Sharan; [2014]
   Keywords : Dyslexia; Computer as a tool; Special Education; Reading Writing Difficulties; Content Analysis; One-One program; Motivation; Swedish as Second language; SVA;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate how the computer as a tool is helping dyslectic students who have Swedish as a second language in learning. The following questions were formulated: How important is it to diagnose dyslectic students? How does the computer assistance motivates dyslectic students achieve their goals? How easy is it to include dyslectic students in the ordinary class with computer assistance? And in which way does the school and home environments affect dyslectic students who have Swedish as a second language? The sample consisted of four dyslectic students, 13 to 15 year olds who have Swedish as a second language. READ MORE