Speaker
Description
Inclusive education exists to provide equal learning opportunities for all students, including those with dyslexia. Recognized as a learning difficulty specifically related to language learning, students with dyslexia are often unsupported during their language learning. Presented with these challenges, English language teachers are expected to have the practical knowledge and understanding of inclusive approaches to teaching. This research aims to explore ELT stakeholders’ perspectives related to dyslexia in English language teacher education and English language classrooms in the Riau Islands, Indonesia. This presentation will present the preliminary findings of the current state of inclusivity for students with dyslexia in Indonesia.
Summary
The presentation centers on exploring awareness of dyslexia among multiple stakeholders in the ELT context in Indonesia. The presenter will discuss current teaching practices that support students at risk of dyslexia, and some challenges EFL teachers face in creating more inclusive classrooms. Insights on key aspects that should be addressed in preparing teachers for inclusion will also be discussed.
| Teaching Context | Junior/senior high-school |
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