Understanding Dyslexia and Educational Challenges

The video explores the challenges faced by dyslexic students and their families, highlighting personal stories, educational statistics, and the debate between phonics and whole language approaches. It details the legal and community efforts to improve dyslexia education, emphasizing the need for systemic change and better teacher training.

At what age did the narrator first realize they had difficulty reading?

• Second Grade

• First Grade

• Preschool

• Kindergarten

How did the narrator feel when they couldn't read like other kids?

• Frustrated

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Happy

What is a common emotional response of children with dyslexia when they struggle with reading in class?

• Stress

• Excitement

• Joy

• Boredom

What percentage of US children are estimated to have dyslexia?

• 25-30%

• 1-3%

• 5-12%

• 15-20%

What instructional method is known as a 'whole language' approach?

• Phonics

• Orton-Gillingham

• Montessori

• Reading Recovery

What was the outcome of the National Reading Panel's review of reading instruction methods?

• Phonics was only effective for dyslexic students

• No difference between methods

• Phonics helped all kids become better readers

• Whole language was more effective

What did the school psychologist suggest Joe should do instead of learning to read?

• Focus on sports

• Drop out of school

• Find other ways to get information

• Learn math

What approach did Kildonan School use to teach Joe?

• Phonics

• Orton-Gillingham

• Montessori

• Whole language

What was the main goal of the parents' advocacy group UAKid?

• To get more funding

• To change the school principal

• To close the school

• To ensure proper reading instruction for dyslexic children

What was a significant change implemented in Upper Arlington schools after the advocacy efforts?

• Introduction of whole language approach

• Hiring of more Orton-Gillingham trained teachers

• Reduction in school hours

• Increase in sports activities