AID training for uniss staff

The University, in collaboration with the AID (Italian Dyslexia Association), organizes training activities for teaching staff and TAB, aimed at acquiring skills to support students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) during their university studies.

The training activities for teachers will take place exclusively online. For TAB staff, a final 4-hour in-person workshop has also been scheduled.

There are three distinct modules and one general introductory module aimed at:

1. Teachers in the humanities field (2 common hours and 4 specific hours)
2. Teachers in the scientific field (2 common hours and 4 specific hours)
3. Technical, administrative, and library staff (2 common hours and 10 specific hours)

General meeting, open to all teachers and TAB staff

Main difficulties faced by students with Specific Learning Disabilities Prof. Sergio Messina - June 6, 2024, 5:00-7:00 pm (2 hours ONLINE)

Humanities teachers' training

Main difficulties faced by students with SLD (reading, comprehension, oral and written production; linguistic area with a focus on modern foreign languages; compensatory tools in humanities/linguistic disciplines) Prof. Melero - June 21, 2024, 2:00-4:00 pm (2 hours ONLINE) Prof. Miniati - June 21, 2024, 4:00-6:00 pm (2 hours ONLINE)

Scientific teachers' training

Main difficulties of students with SLD in the scientific field (cognitive processes underlying difficulties in scientific subjects; comorbidity; compensatory tools in scientific disciplines; assessment) Prof. Ghersi - June 28, 2024, 3:00-7:00 pm (4 hours ONLINE)

Technical, administrative, and library staff training

Main difficulties faced by students with Specific Learning Disabilities (Legislation and context: the regulatory framework in the field of Specific Learning Disabilities - Law 170 and CNUD guidelines). Prof. Sergio Messina - June 7, 2024, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (3 hours ONLINE)

The Importance of Words: Practical workshop on text and form accessibility. Prof. Paolino Gianturco - Sabrina Franciosi - June 20, 2024, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (3 hours ONLINE)

Laboratory activities Prof. Paolino Gianturco, Sabrina Franciosi - July 5, 2024, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (4 hours IN PERSON)

Registration, open until June 5, is mandatory through the link provided below.