Dyslexia between reality and misconception : investigating Algerian efl teachers' awareness of dyslexia case of efl teachers in Batna middle schools

Abstract EN

The teacher plays a major role in establishing a successful inclusive learning environment which facilitates and promotes learning for dyslexic pupils.

Since the created inclusive environment enormously relies on the presence of the his/her knowledge, skills, and attitudes, the present study attempts to investigate Algerian EFL middle school teachers' awareness of and familiarity with developmental dyslexia.

A purposive sample of 81 EFL middle school teachers from Batna and its suburbs was surveyed through an online questionnaire.

Findings revealed that the overwhelming majority of the surveyed respondents are not aware of dyslexia and its effects on foreign language learning.

Inevitably, because of their unawareness, they misconceive dyslexic pupils and consider them sluggish learners and below average performers.

Thus, it is recommended that teachers undergo compulsory training on dyslexia which enables them cope with the needs of such impaired learners.