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Issue 7: January 2022

 

ON THE COVER

On the cover is Diezel Reef

 


 

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE

The January 2022 issue of Dystinct Magazine brings to you:

1) Dystinct Report - by Flynn Eldridge (Journalist at Dystinct.org https://dystinct.org/team/flynn-eldridge/)

9-year-old journalist Flynn Eldrige interviews Karen Willson, the director of Simply Homeschool, to find out facts about homeschool and whether Minecraft is a part of homeschooling.

2) What’s Language Got to do With It? The Impact of Language on Literacy - By Julia J. Yi (Speech-Language Pathologist ShiningStarsTherapy.org & Ph.D. candidate at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill)

Julia J. Yi demystifies the construct of language by explaining the relationship between language and literacy.

3) The Dystinct Journey of Alyce Sophia Procter (Artist and director at ArtExploreres11.com)

The inspiring story of a 32-year-old dyslexic and neurodivergent art teacher who operates out of a shipping container converted to a stunning studio in picturesque Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges of Victoria, Australia.

4) Motivating Students with Dyslexia to learn - By Dr. Gad Elbeheri (Author, Speaker, Educator, Chairman of Global Educational Consultants, Egypt GadElbeheri.com)

Dr. Gad Elbeheri describes the various aspects of motivation and how to use that knowledge to motivate students with dyslexia to learn.

5) The Dystinct Journey of Skylar Lahoda - written by Linda Hymel

Linda Hymel shares a story of struggles and perseverance, an ongoing journey their family is going through in the public school system with their wonderful 16-year-old daughter Skylar Lahoda.

6) A problem shared is a problem halved: how partnerships can help navigate the journey-By Kathryn Thorburn (Speech Pathologist and Teacher - LanguageAndLearning.com.au)

Kathryn Thorburn discusses the practical aspects of the implementation of collaborative consultation, and effective partnerships between schools, families, and external providers for an effective educational outcome

7) The Dystinct Journey of Diezel Reef (entrepreneur and owner of Diez-ign)

The story of 15-year-old Diezel Reef and his mum Adrianne Skye who listened to him and helped mould Diezel to become the successful athlete, woodworker, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur that he is now.

8) THREE HOMESCHOOL STRATEGIES – THE KEYS TO SUCCESS– Karen Willson (Teacher & Director of Simply Homeschool SimplyHomeschool.com.au )

Karen Willson discusses how homeschooling is a fast-growing educational sector in Australia and suggests practical strategies that homeschooling parents of children with learning difficulties can employ to maximise the impact of their homeschooling.

9) Dystinct Report by Logan Monro (Student at Blank Canvas Awareness Art BlankCanvasAwarenessArt.com)

11-year-old journalist Logan Monro’s report of his visit to the selfie museum with other kids at the Empowerment Camp organised by Blank Canvas Awareness Art.

10) Ten practices that support effective literacy teaching– By Clare Wood (Founder, Tiny Steps Make Big Strides Literacy Clinic. TinyStepsMakeBigStrides.com)

Clare Wood outlines ten effective classroom practices that can support and scaffold successful learning from the beginning of children’s education journey.

11) Perceptions about Dyslexia Across Various Cultures- by Stephen Emmanuel (Researcher and founder of Inclusive Classroom Nigeria, InclusiveNigeria.org)

Stephen Emmanuel discusses the prevalence of dyslexia and perceptions around it across various cultures and languages and the need for culturally and linguistically responsive practices in planning educational services for students with dyslexia.

12) The Dystinct Journey of Scott Berry

The story of an award-winning movie maker Scott Berry (ScottBerryFilms.com), from Australia who is beginning to feel the joy in asking for help after recently embracing his diagnosis of dyslexia after years of trying to hide his struggles.

 


 

HOW TO ACCESS THE DYSTINCT MAGAZINE

The magazine can be accessed on your mobile and tablet devices. Click the link below to access the Dystinct Magazine.

 


 

Start Reading Dystinct magazine

Issue 7: January 2022

 

ON THE COVER

On the cover is Diezel Reef

 


 

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE

The January 2022 issue of Dystinct Magazine brings to you:

1) Dystinct Report - by Flynn Eldridge (Journalist at Dystinct.org https://dystinct.org/team/flynn-eldridge/)

9-year-old journalist Flynn Eldrige interviews Karen Willson, the director of Simply Homeschool, to find out facts about homeschool and whether Minecraft is a part of homeschooling.

2) What’s Language Got to do With It? The Impact of Language on Literacy - By Julia J. Yi (Speech-Language Pathologist ShiningStarsTherapy.org & Ph.D. candidate at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill)

Julia J. Yi demystifies the construct of language by explaining the relationship between language and literacy.

3) The Dystinct Journey of Alyce Sophia Procter (Artist and director at ArtExploreres11.com)

The inspiring story of a 32-year-old dyslexic and neurodivergent art teacher who operates out of a shipping container converted to a stunning studio in picturesque Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges of Victoria, Australia.

4) Motivating Students with Dyslexia to learn - By Dr. Gad Elbeheri (Author, Speaker, Educator, Chairman of Global Educational Consultants, Egypt GadElbeheri.com)

Dr. Gad Elbeheri describes the various aspects of motivation and how to use that knowledge to motivate students with dyslexia to learn.

5) The Dystinct Journey of Skylar Lahoda - written by Linda Hymel

Linda Hymel shares a story of struggles and perseverance, an ongoing journey their family is going through in the public school system with their wonderful 16-year-old daughter Skylar Lahoda.

6) A problem shared is a problem halved: how partnerships can help navigate the journey-By Kathryn Thorburn (Speech Pathologist and Teacher - LanguageAndLearning.com.au)

Kathryn Thorburn discusses the practical aspects of the implementation of collaborative consultation, and effective partnerships between schools, families, and external providers for an effective educational outcome

7) The Dystinct Journey of Diezel Reef (entrepreneur and owner of Diez-ign)

The story of 15-year-old Diezel Reef and his mum Adrianne Skye who listened to him and helped mould Diezel to become the successful athlete, woodworker, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur that he is now.

8) THREE HOMESCHOOL STRATEGIES – THE KEYS TO SUCCESS– Karen Willson (Teacher & Director of Simply Homeschool SimplyHomeschool.com.au )

Karen Willson discusses how homeschooling is a fast-growing educational sector in Australia and suggests practical strategies that homeschooling parents of children with learning difficulties can employ to maximise the impact of their homeschooling.

9) Dystinct Report by Logan Monro (Student at Blank Canvas Awareness Art BlankCanvasAwarenessArt.com)

11-year-old journalist Logan Monro’s report of his visit to the selfie museum with other kids at the Empowerment Camp organised by Blank Canvas Awareness Art.

10) Ten practices that support effective literacy teaching– By Clare Wood (Founder, Tiny Steps Make Big Strides Literacy Clinic. TinyStepsMakeBigStrides.com)

Clare Wood outlines ten effective classroom practices that can support and scaffold successful learning from the beginning of children’s education journey.

11) Perceptions about Dyslexia Across Various Cultures- by Stephen Emmanuel (Researcher and founder of Inclusive Classroom Nigeria, InclusiveNigeria.org)

Stephen Emmanuel discusses the prevalence of dyslexia and perceptions around it across various cultures and languages and the need for culturally and linguistically responsive practices in planning educational services for students with dyslexia.

12) The Dystinct Journey of Scott Berry

The story of an award-winning movie maker Scott Berry (ScottBerryFilms.com), from Australia who is beginning to feel the joy in asking for help after recently embracing his diagnosis of dyslexia after years of trying to hide his struggles.

 


 

HOW TO ACCESS THE DYSTINCT MAGAZINE

The magazine can be accessed on your mobile and tablet devices. Click the link below to access the Dystinct Magazine.

 


 

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