An Investigation of Teachers’ Awareness about Dyslexia in Middle School Education in Tlemcen

Abstract

The main aim of this study is to explore if the middle school teachers in Algeria are conscious of the term dyslexia. This provides a better understanding of teacher’s perceptions about dyslexia and to which extent they are aware of it. It also seeks to investigate teachers’ ability to identify the dyslexics’ characteristics and their ability to manage these children. The sample population comprised thirty four teachers from five different middle schools in Tlemcen, Algeria. A qualitative and quantitative research, using a structured questionnaire and a classroom observation had been utilized to collect data about teacher’s awareness and knowledge concerning dyslexia and its issues. it was found that teachers had inadequate knowledge of dyslexia, and were unable to identify and mange it inside their classrooms. On this basis, and in response to such inadequacies, some general recommendations and other practical suggestions have been put forward to cater for dyslexic children in educational institutions.