Martin (2022) discusses five myths about students with dyslexia using assistive technology. This is an overview of the key points made in his article. Myth 1: Using assistive technology is cheating Dyslexia is a disability. Like any other disability we should … Continued
As Willingham (2022) notes, the human mind is predisposed to remember stories. Stories by definition show relationships between different objects, events and/or characters. Research shows that we find stories intrinsically more interesting than other formats. In addition, stories are easier … Continued
The plot of a story is integrally linked to the characters. The development of the plot is revealed through the characters’ actions and the characters’ actions are derived from their values and attitudes (Aristotle, 2013). Identifying these elements is a … Continued
Once students have been taught the basic ‘writing persuasively formula’, they need lots of practice applying the formula. Proverbs can provide a useful source of topics and at the same time help students develop an in depth understanding of the … Continued