SUPPORTING ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS TO UPGRADE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND THE ACQUSITION OF DIGITAL SKILLS

The consortium applied for this project to address the critical needs of students with dyslexia (DYSCHI) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning and to bridge professional development gaps...

The project was implemented to achieve the following objectives: •Promoting Inclusive EFL Learning for Children with Dyslexia (DYSCHI) - the project developed tools and methodologies tailored to the needs of dyslexic children aged 6–12, ensuring equitable access to quality EFL education, improving performance, and boosting confidence and engagement. •Modernizing and Digitizing EFL Teaching - by integrating emerging technologies, the project advanced the digital transformation of EFL education. Innovative tools, such as gamified content, supported transitions between classroom and remote learning, enhancing adaptability and resilience. •Enhancing Teachers’ Digital Competences - the project provided professional development for EFL teachers, equipping them with skills like coding in Scratch to create 2D educational games. This empowered teachers to design engaging materials and modernize their pedagogical approaches. •Fostering a Holistic Approach - the project promoted collaboration between parents and teachers to create an inclusive educational ecosystem, ensuring consistent support for dyslexic children inside and outside the classroom.

The consortium applied for this project to address the critical needs of students with dyslexia (DYSCHI) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning and to bridge professional development gaps among educators. Dyslexia, a neurobiological language impairment, affects 8-20% of the EU population, yet research and support remain limited. Dyslexic students face significant challenges in EFL learning due to the language's opaque orthography and inconsistencies between spelling and pronunciation. These difficulties, combined with inadequate teacher training and weak communication between parents, educators, and experts, often lead to learning struggles, anxiety, and disengagement. The project tackled these issues by equipping EFL teachers with a comprehensive professional development program to enhance their inclusive teaching methods and digital competences. This training provided teachers with the tools to create accessible, engaging EFL lessons tailored to the needs of dyslexic students. By integrating emerging technologies and gamified tools, the project fostered interactive learning environments that motivated students and improved outcomes.

- PR1: THE BLUEPRINT GUIDEBOOK contained desk research in each partner country, gathered surveys with 73 participants and conductedfocus groups with 57 participants; 1 comparative infographic and factsheet; Mapping Tool showcasing 49 good practices in EFL teaching for dyslexic children; 1 video presenting findings; LEXIS ToolBank; LEXIS Syllabus and Advisory Committee documents from each partner country. Link on project website for PR1 result: https://lexisproject.eu/pr1-the-blueprint-guidebook/ -PR2: EDUCATIONAL PACK FOR TRAINING AND TEACHING ENGLISH TO DYSLEXIC CHILDREN included: 3 audio-visual training material, which includes CPD Training Modules for Teachers; 2 international and 4 national webinars; LEXIS Training Pack: A to Z e-Booklet for Dyslexia, Dyslexia Checklist, LEXIS Teaching Kit. Link on project website for PR2 result: https://lexisproject.eu/pr2-educational-pack/ -PR3: LEXIS INTERACTIVE WEB-BASED PORTAL included: E- Mapping Tool with 49 good practices; Calendar for promotion of events; Lexis E-Academy (available in ENG, PL, CZ, GR, ROM); Lexis Tool Bank, Lexis Guidelines For Parents, Lexis E-forum, Lexis Self-guided Step-by-step Tool; Scratch Games. Link on project website for PR3 result: https://lexisproject.eu/pr3-interactive-portal/ -PR4: LEXIS ACTION PLAN FOR SCHOOLS: SETTING UP THE LEXIS PROGRAMME included: LEXIS Action Plan for Primary Schools; Methodological Guidelines for Teachers and Parents; Local Trainings and Workshops for Teachers and Parents; 2 International Webinars; Awareness Campaign Articles. Link on project website for PR4 result: https://lexisproject.eu/pr4-lexis-action-plan/ -4 Transnational Project Meetings in partner countries (link to the descriptions of the meeting: https://lexisproject.eu/meetings/) *1st TPM was held in Brno, Czech Republic, hosted by azykova skola s pravem statni jazykove zkousky PELICAN, s.r.o. This meeting was also promoted on YouTube, where a video from the TPM is available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7Pa1sRYDJA; *2nd TPM was held in Bucharest, Romania, hosted by ASOCIATIA BUCURESTI PENTRU COPII DISLEXICI; *3rd TPM was held in Thessaloniki, Greece, hosted by 3rd Regional Centre for the Design of Education in Primary and Secondary Schools in Northern Greece; *4th TPM was held in Warsaw, Poland, hosted by Społeczna Akademia Nauk. -On 5th – 9th of February 2024, Emphasys Centre hosted the C1 – Train-the-Trainer Activity in Nicosia, Cyprus, link to the description of the training here: https://lexisproject.eu/meetings/ -Each partner organized the Multiplier Event in their country, precisely: *2 Multiplier Events in Poland (held by Spoleczna Akademia Nauk and LINGUA Consulting) *1 Muliplier Event in Cyprus (held by Emphasys Centre) *1 Multiplier Event in Greece (held by 3rd Regional Centre for the Design of Education in Primary and Secondary Schools in Northern Greece) *1 Multiplier Event in Romania (held by ASOCIATIA BUCURESTI PENTRU COPII DISLEXICI) *1 Multiplier Event in Czech Republic (held by Jazykova skola s pravem statni jazykove zkousky PELICAN, s.r.o.) 6 Muliplier Events were held, with 171 participants in total. Link to the ME reports and descriptions can be found here: https://lexisproject.eu/multiplier-events/ -4th Newsletters were produced, available in English, Polish, Romanian, Greek and Czech language here: https://lexisproject.eu/materials/ -4th Press Releases were produced, available in English, Polish, Romanian, Greek and Czech language here: https://lexisproject.eu/materials/ -Project's leaflet available in English, Polish, Romanian, Greek and Czech language here: https://lexisproject.eu/materials/ All results are gathered on the project website https://lexisproject.eu/, at which all dissemination materials produced by the project were also presented.