CASE STUDY: DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY OF AN INDIAN

SCHOOLBOY - DYSLEXIA

ABSTRACT

This paper presents a case study of a young boy with dyslexia. The focus of this

article is the condition of Naseer who has a learning difficulty; he particularly

struggles with reading and writing. As a form of intervention, the Universal Design

for Learning (UDL) framework is utilised in order to improve and optimise the ability

to teach and the capacity to learn. The three principles of UDL are discussed in this

paper, which are considered to be an effective tool in ensuring that all learners can

access and participate in meaningful and challenging learning opportunities.

PART 2: LESSON PLAN

Colour code:

Multiple means of representation

Multiple means of expression

Multiple means of engagement

English
Year 7

30.09.2018
Timing Organisation Teaching Strategies

(minutes)
6-15  PowerPoint Briefly discuss the different text types that Year

 Vocabulary 7 will encounter throughout the period. Provide

sheets students with vocabulary sheets, including

images/pictures to show examples that will help

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 student’s comprehension. The sheet is written

with larger fonts, specifically assisting students

with vision impairment.

16-25 YouTube Students will watch a video on “How to make a

comic strip?”. The video has a sub-title and a

transcript will be provided.

26-40 Group Students are encouraged to work in a group.

collaboration Learners will discuss and enlist

(handwritten/typed) the ideas/information that

they pick from the video clip. Supply students

with options on how to list their ideas:

 Mind maps

 Bullet points

 Table

 Narrative style

Informed students that they will create a comic

strip.

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