TEACHER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR INCLUSION: A CASE OF DYSLEXIA AS AN (E-)TEACHING APPROACH

Authors

  • Vasiliki Ioannidi Dr., Hellenic Open University, Greece
  • Ilianna Gogaki Med, PhD Candidate, University of the Aegean, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejoe.v6i1.3596

Keywords:

teacher education, teacher professional learning, lifelong, inclusion, dyslexia, educational support, (e-)teaching

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to present a case of dyslexia as an (e-)teaching approach of inclusion within the framework of lifelong teachers’ education in order to implement theoretical knowledge. The combination of theoretical and applied knowledge aims at supporting teachers in all structures of General and Special Education. The methodological approach uses the case study research design in teacher education. A case of a child with dyslexia is presented, as well as the symptomology that it presents. The next item is the presentation of the diagnosis process followed and the educational intervention of problems encountered by this pupil. Emphasis is placed on an overall response and rehabilitation program, which may include sequential and systematic exercises and instructions at the verbal and visual level. In conclusion, supporting teacher professional development is an important part of the effort to increase the teaching and learning of children with and without learning difficulties. Finally, the paper concerns the presentation of an incident with dyslexia in lifelong teachers’ education and training as a specific topic and inclusive issue for a modern democratic school. The paper can provide highlights in (e-)teaching through the example of dyslexic profile.

Author Biographies

  • Vasiliki Ioannidi, Dr., Hellenic Open University, Greece
    Dr. Vasiliki Ioannidi teaches at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens/ Greece & Hellenic Open University. She studied Philology/Greek Literature and she holds a PhD in Pedagogy/ "Special Education" as Postgraduate Scholar of the Greek State Scholarships’ Foundation (School of Philosophy, University of Athens). She has received certification in Special Education Programs, Neurosciences & Education, Adult Educators Training and Open & Distance Learning. Her research interests are focused on Inclusive Education, Special needs & interdisciplinary collaboration, Teachers' education & pedagogical skills, Digital Education.
  • Ilianna Gogaki, Med, PhD Candidate, University of the Aegean, Greece
    Ilianna Gogaki, Kindergarten teacher, Adult trainer, Μed in “Education Sciences: Special Education for People with Oral and Written Language Difficulties”, Hellenic Open University. Med in “Environment Education”, University of Aegean. Med in “Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning”, Open University of Cyprus. PhD Cand. in Lifelong Learning, University of Aegean/ Greece. Research interests: Special Education, Continuing Education, Vocational Education and Training, Gender and Adult Education.

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2021-02-22

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