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SICSA Education Seminar: Investigating the challenges of dyslexia and the future aids that can support students
For our September Education Seminar, we are thrilled that PhD student, Catriona Weir from University of Strathclyde will be presenting her research.
Abstract:
Dyslexia is a neurological learning disability that impacts people’s reading, writing and spelling abilities. It is thought that ten per cent of the UK population may have dyslexia. Previous research studies have found that those with dyslexia tend to have good creative and problem-solving skills. Therefore, it is understandable that computing science appeals to those with dyslexia as it utilises both these skills. However, students with dyslexia can face additional challenges when learning to program, and this may have an impact on their motivation and future success.
This talk investigates the additional challenges that those with dyslexia face and the future aids that can support them in completing their computing studies.
