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Touch-type Read
and Spell |
A
Computer
Based Course
for
Children and Adults
Who have:
Spelling and reading difficulties
Visual impairment
Hearing impairment
Dyslexia and
Other learning/behavioural difficulties |
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Recent
updates/additions: 9-05-08
A multi-sensory
(seeing, hearing, speaking, touching) computer-aided learning course for
people with spelling, reading or writing difficulties.
Based on extracts from
the word list used in the text book Alpha to Omega* |
The purpose of the course is:
To develop the literacy skills of students who have difficulties in
reading, writing or spelling and increase their level of confidence,
self esteem and motivation.
Information leaflet
in pdf format
Information poster
in pdf format
Information on Schools Pilot Pack
Information on Home Studies Pack
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Courses
available at:
After school centres
In school locations
Home based
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Learning
is promoted by a multi-sensory approach:
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A
systematic programme of seeing, listening, speaking and typing
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Seeing
the words written on the screen as they are typed out
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Hearing
the words pronounced as they are typed
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Student
and computer are interactive allowing for immediate self correction
of errors and feedback of results
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The
structured TTRS course is finely graded in modules and levels
building from words to sentences
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With
each successful module completed the student is encouraged to
progress further
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Students
develop their own learning speed, therefore there are no peer group
pressures
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TTRS
gives focus and support for a positive learning experience
*Alpha
to Omega
by Dr. Beve Hornsby,
Frula Shear and Julie Pool
available from Heinemann Press |
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TTRS -
suitable for PC's using Windows 98, 2000, NT, XP and Vista |
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Seeing
A series of twenty four courses, each of thirty
modules based on Alpha to Omega; they are clearly
presented and build up from single words to
punctuated sentences. |
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Hearing
Each course has at least six dictation modules based on preceding
exercises to practise and reinforce learned skills. These are typed by the
student with feedback from the computer reinforcing learning. |
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Touching
A kinaesthetic approach (a sensation of movement) is perceived by the
student: “When I want to spell a word I just think where my fingers
would go - it’s like talking with my fingers.” |
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ttrs, dyslexia, dyslexic, dyslectic, dyspraxia, autistic, downs syndrome
Reading difficulties, self esteem,
confidence, motivation, computer aided, multi sensory, touch-type, read, spell,
alpha to omega |
