Dyslexia and the Desire to Succeed

As a teacher of adult learners, I have at times found myself sharing the frustration of students with dyslexia. Although there are many manifestations and types of dyslexia a common thread for an adult is the perceived futility in managing technical terminology and concepts such as the language of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology.

Dyslexia is a specific learning challenge that primarily affects reading and spelling. Some statistics indicate that about 10% of the population is affected by dyslexia to some degree.

I have been privileged to witness life changing “miracles” for some students Read the rest of this entry »

Thinking Cap Day

Last Friday marked the end of the old term with a final exam in the morning. To liven up the mood, Tanya and I declared it “Thinking Cap Day”. I brought in some newspaper, and Tanya showed us how to form them to our heads to make hats! I’m a firm believer that anxiety is your worst enemy during a test. I’ve known students with an excellent understanding of material fail simply because Read the rest of this entry »