Course Description

Schools today are increasingly expected to respond to learner diversity and create environments where all learners can participate and progress. Dyslexia is estimated to affect around 10% of the population, meaning that educators are highly likely to encounter learners who experience dyslexia-related barriers in their classrooms. Difficulties related to reading, writing, processing, memory and organisation can affect not only academic achievement but also participation, motivation and confidence. Educators therefore need practical approaches that anticipate learner variability and reduce barriers from the outset.

This course explores dyslexia through an inclusive-education perspective, combining Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiated and multisensory teaching, accessible learning-material design, inclusive assessment and learner wellbeing. Participants will also explore assistive and digital technologies, including text-to-speech, speech-to-text, reading and writing support tools, and appropriate uses of AI to enhance accessibility.

Through practical activities, case studies and classroom scenarios, participants will learn to recognise potential barriers, adapt teaching strategies and materials, differentiate learning activities and provide flexible ways for learners to participate and demonstrate learning. By the end of the course, each participant will develop a classroom-ready Dyslexia-Inclusive Learning Activity, translating the course principles into practical strategies for primary and secondary classrooms.

Topics Included

• Understanding Dyslexia and Barriers to Learning
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Dyslexia-Inclusive Education
• Differentiated, Structured and Multisensory Teaching Strategies
• Accessible Learning Materials and Classroom Resources
• Assistive Technologies and AI for Accessible Learning
• Inclusive Assessment, Participation and Learner Wellbeing

Learning Outcomes

• Recognise common learning barriers associated with dyslexia and understand their impact on participation, engagement and learning.
• Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiated teaching and multisensory approaches to support learners with dyslexia.
• Adapt learning materials, instructions and classroom activities to improve accessibility and respond to learner variability.
• Use assistive technologies, digital resources and appropriate AI-supported tools to enhance accessibility and learner independence.
• Apply inclusive assessment approaches that offer flexible ways for learners to participate and demonstrate their learning while maintaining intended learning outcomes.
• Design practical dyslexia-inclusive learning experiences that support participation, confidence and wellbeing.

Certification & Validation of Learning Outcomes

Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion of the course. Upon request, EMPHASYS also supports participants and their sending organisations with the documentation required for the recognition and validation of their Erasmus+ mobility, including the Europass Mobility document and relevant mobility documentation.

Additional documentation can be provided upon request to support mobility reporting, recognition and dissemination requirements.

Cultural Activities

Participants can enrich their stay in Cyprus through a range of cultural and social activities, including guided city tours, visits to cultural and heritage sites, traditional villages, nature destinations and other local experiences.

Additional fees may apply for full-day excursions and journeys, depending on transportation, entrance fees and the selected activity.

European Networking & Exchange of Practices

EMPHASYS courses offer opportunities to connect with educators, trainers and professionals from across Europe, exchange experiences, educational practices and ideas, build professional connections and explore opportunities for future cooperation and partnerships.