Why supporting individuals with memory weaknesses?

This Unit explores some of the different aspects of memory and aims to promote an understanding of the barriers that working memory weaknesses can create within learning environments.  It gives practitioners an opportunity to analyse a learning, to reflect upon their own practice and to consider how it can be tailored to strategically support learners with dyslexia. 

What can I expect from the course?

On completion, participants will be able to¹:

• Demonstrate understanding of some of the different aspects of memory
• Describe the barriers that working memory weaknesses can create within learning environments for learners with dyslexia
• Demonstrate an understanding of learning differences and know how to organise a more effective and inclusive learning environment