IDL is a multisensory touch typing software program that
improves reading and spelling. It has
been designed to use sight, touch and voice to make links between visual,
auditory and tactile pathways so spelling and reading can improve. It is individually tailored to each student
and monitored by a teacher or teacher’s aide.
Students work on the program for 20-30 minutes four times a
week. Each lesson is
tightly structured to provide comprehensive and specific teaching in sequenced
modules with passages, spelling, grammar and punctuation exercises. Each learning focus is introduced,
demonstrated, practised and consolidated before progressing to the next
focus. Previous learning is continually
reinforced throughout the program.
Evidence based research suggests that students who
participate in the program increase reading speed, listening comprehension and
improve their writing. It also helps
students with confidence levels and transferring skills into the classroom
learning environment.
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