" discuss the range of diversity in learning needs which may be encountered by the primary school practitioner.

I aim to breakdown this essay into the following areas: - 1: Current perspectives on special educational needs. 2: the range of diversity in learning needs. 3: overview of chosen learning need 'dyslexia'. 4: how does it feel to be dyslexic? 5: how is it dealt with in the classroom? 6: suggested learning approaches. 7: reality of provision available. 8: Research and testing. Current debates. Teachers have always taught children who represent a wide range of abilities, achievements and experiences. However it is …

…that this step is long over due and vital in order to bring the rights and needs of individual children to the forefront of educational debate. Bibliography: Auger, J (1981) This book doesn't make sense. Bath Educational Publishers. Davis, R (1994) The Gift of Dyslexia. Souvenir Press, London. Hornsby, B (1984) Overcoming Dyslexia. Vermilion, London. http://www.dyslexiacenter.com/reference.htm http://www.dyslexia-teacher.com/ Gross, J (1993) Special Educational Needs in the Primary School. Open University Press, Buckingham.