A Review of Online Dyslexia Learning Modules

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ID22167375
AuthorsAlida Anderson (0000-0003-0603-7659, American University, corresponding author), Gabrielle L Sarlo (0000-0002-1797-7374, American University), Hannah Pearlstein (University of Michigan), Lauren M McGrath (0000-0001-6928-9656, University of Denver)
Year2020
Volume5
Publication date2020-07-14
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2504-284X • E-ISSN: 2504-284X
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/feduc.2020.00118
PMID38250177
OpenAlexW3043175132
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited35

This paper presents a comprehensive review of publicly available online dyslexia learning modules with a particular focus on the extent to which modules address the prevalent myth that dyslexia is caused by “backwards reading.” The authors conducted a systematic internet search to identify publicly available online dyslexia learning modules and coded the content across education, neurocognition, and policy disciplinary domains. We identified 18 topics across a small number (N=14) of publicly available modules that focused on dyslexia, with only two modules directly addressing this dyslexia myth. While both identified this myth as false, neither provided information about the neurocognitive underpinnings of dyslexia to explain why this myth is false. This review will be useful for guiding further development of online dyslexia learning modules which are urgently needed due to persisting misinformation about this disorder. The coded content reviews of each module will also be beneficial for directing attention to existing resources for professional development on dyslexia

Biological theories of dyslexia · Cognition · Cognitive psychology · Computer security · Developmental dyslexia · Dyslexia · Linguistics · Misinformation · Mythology · Neurocognitive · The Internet · World Wide Web · Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills · Computer Science · Neuroscience · Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function · Psychology · Reading and Literacy Development

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