7. Rima Patel - OG Practitioner

Rima Patel shares her journey to Orton Gillingham, highlighting the impact of the approach on teaching and learning. She discusses challenges and opportunities in literacy education, the emotional impact of literacy progress, and the need for support for students with learning needs. Rima also addresses dialect variations in teaching, the support for young learners with special needs, and the challenges and learnings in Orton Gillingham practice. Additionally, she shares her efforts to raise awareness of Orton Gillingham in England and her future goals and plans in literacy education. Rima provides advice for practitioners in literacy education and discusses teaching Orton Gillingham to her own children, concluding with gratitude for the opportunity to share her experience.TakeawaysOrton Gillingham approach offers a flexible structure with a focus on responsiveness and individualized support for students.Raising awareness of Orton Gillingham in education systems is crucial for providing effective support to students with learning needs.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Learn Literacy Podcast06:03 Support for Students with Learning Needs11:04 Supporting Young Learners with Special Needs18:07 Future Goals and Plans in Literacy Education25:47 Advice for Practitioners in Literacy EducationTo learn more about Rima Patel:https://inclusivity.education/our-teamsFor more info about Learn Literacy:learnliteray.com@learnliteracy1@cherylurbanczyk1