Country Studied: Spain
Types of learning difficulties the Case Study is supporting:
- Reading and writing difficulties
- Social or emotional difficulties
- General or specific learning difficulties
- Neurodevelopmental difficulties
Aims and objectives of Case Study
- Promoting Effective Support for English Learner Students with Learning Difficulties:It showcase effective strategies (like pre-referral intervention) for identifying and supporting English learners with learning difficulties.
- Enhancing Educator Knowledge and Skills:It provides insights into the challenges and best practices for supporting these students.
- Encouraging Collaboration:It highlights the importance of involving parents and considering multiple forms of data (academic, cultural, linguistic) to ensure comprehensive support.
Short description of Case Study
Age: The case study focuses on primary school students, ranging from 7 to 11 years old.
Duration: It analyzes the effects of ICT-based methodologies over a specific period of time in an educational setting.
Setting: The case study takes place in a primary school setting.
3 Key learning Principles that were used in this Case Study to support learners with LD
- Lower anxiety by adopting the role of facilitators in a student-centered environment.
- Create well-designed project assessments as supplements or alternatives to standard tests.
- Find ways to showcase student projects around the school and with the parent community.
Strategies used as part of Case Study
- Adapting instruction to various learning styles.
- Individualized Learning Plans.
- Guidance on creating and implementing individualized learning plans.
- Collaboration with support services and professionals.
- Strategies for modifying or creating teaching materials to suit different abilities.
- Creating a positive and supportive classroom environment.
Results and impact
There are 2 measures:
- Standarised tests
- Curriculum-Based Measures
Why can this Case Study be useful for the project research?
This case study is useful for the project in terms of understanding effective strategies that explores how ICT-based metodologies can be used to support students with dyslexia in learning english.
Also for the assessment practices as it is discussed the challenges of assessing students with dyslexia.
Transferability
It depends on the age of the students, the learning environment and the educational goals. Overall, it’s easily transferable.
Resources used as part of Case Study
Are not specifically mentioned
Critical issues
The case study acknowledges that anxiety and motivation are crucial factors influencing the success of students with dyslexia.
It emphasizes the importance of using complementary strategies that work together to support students. For instance, incorporating technology like text-to-speech software (addressing reading challenges) alongside graphic organizers (aiding comprehension) creates a cohesive learning experience.
