A CASE STUDY OF A POLISH DYSLEXIC FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDENT LEARNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE WITH THE EMPLOYMENT OF MULTISENSORY METHOD AND THE IMPACT OF SUCH LEARNING ON STUDENTS’ SELF-EFFICACY
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https://doi.org/10.15503/onis2020.103.114Keywords:
dyslexia, self-efficacy, multisensory method, case study, dyslexic studentAbstract
Aim:The main purpose of the study is to show that students with dyslexia, learning a foreign language need special treatment, different from the one provided to students without learning difficulties. This exclusive approach concerns not only individualised learning but also special teaching methods making foreign language learning easier.
Method:The author of the article conducted a case study in which a 12-year-old dyslexic student was provided with 6 private foreign language sessions within a 6-week period. Furthermore, in order to obtain the triangulation of data, the participant of the study filled out self-efficacy questionnaire right before and after the private tutoring
Results:The data collected reveal that schools should adapt teaching methods offered dyslexic students to their needs. In order to increase effectiveness of their foreign language learning, dyslexic students’ learning process should be individualized. These steps will enable not only better foreign language acquisition but also improve dyslexic students’ motivation which is a condition for successful language learning
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