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Season 3 Episode 1 RERUN
Season 3 · Episode 33

Season 3 Episode 1 RERUN

Word Blindness: Dyslexia Exposed · Brent Sopel | Juliet Hahn

August 21, 202532m 32sExplicit

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Show Notes

Our final stop for reruns is here, before our new season hits. This time we're winding back to January 2025, where we started the new year strong, with Season 3.

Have you ever heard these myths about advocating for dyslexic students in school? Myth 1: Dyslexic students should just work harder to keep up with their peers. Myth 2: Dyslexic students always struggle in school and can't excel academically. Myth 3: Dyslexic students don't need any special support, they just need to try harder. Want to know the truth behind these myths? Stay tuned as I reveal the strategies to support dyslexic students to thrive in school.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:02 - Introduction and Holiday Chat

00:01:22 - Checking in with Students

00:02:29 - Advocating for Oneself

00:04:30 - Understanding How Children Learn

00:08:24 - Teachers as Leaders

00:12:35 - Importance of Approaching Teachers

00:13:32 - Innovative Teaching Methods

00:15:34 - Adapting Teaching Methods

00:19:56 - Oral Presentation of Assignments

00:25:12 - Challenging District Policies

00:26:44 - Importance of Parental Involvement

00:28:46 - New Year's Resolutions for Education

00:30:26 - Outdated Education System

00:32:03 - Sopel Foundation Announcement