Students' voices: a report of the student view of dyslexia study skills tuition |
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| Authors: | BERNADETTE KIRWAN CAROL LEATHER |
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| Institution: | Independent Dyslexia Consultants, London |
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| Abstract: | This article reports research using case studies of 22 university students receiving study skills development funded by the Disabled Student's Allowance at an independent dyslexia consultancy. In‐depth semi‐structured interviews were conducted. The students identify the primary benefits of the tuition as: developing an understanding of dyslexia and specific learning difficulty as part of the process of self‐development; normalising their experiences; and developing their critical analysis and problem‐solving techniques to support the skills needed for studying. The implications for good practice in supporting university students with dyslexia are considered. |
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| Keywords: | dyslexia students coaching self‐advocacy |
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