Who was Samuel T. Orton and Anna Gillingham?
Samuel Torrey Orton (1879-1948) was a neuropsychiatrist and pathologist. He was a pioneer in focusing attention on reading failure and related language processing difficulties. As early as 1925 he had identified dyslexia as an educational problem.
Anna Gillingham (1878-1963) was a gifted educator and psychologist. Encouraged by Dr. Orton, she compiled and published instructional materials in the 1930's. This provided the foundation for student instruction and teacher training in what became known as the Orton-Gillingham Approach.
There are about seven well known Orton-Gillingham based programs. Each one is designed to be taught using a specific method. Some programs are for one-on-one tutoring, some are for small groups, and some are for classroom use.
The Barton Reading & Spelling System was created by Susan Barton, a leader in the field of dyslexia. Ms. Barton was inducted into the International Dyslexia Association's Hall of Honor, where a plaque with her name now hangs next to those for Dr. Orton, Anna Gillingham, Reid Lyon, Beth Slingerland and other internationally recognized authorities in the field of dyslexia. To learn more about Susan Barton and the Barton Reading & Spelling System, go to www.BartonReading.com and www.BrightSolutions.US.
Research has shown that students require a minimum of two, one hour sessions per week for effective learning and progress to take place. What is the goal? It is to bring a student up to or beyond his or her grade level in reading and spelling. This is a commitment that will take approximately 2 years to complete. The great news is that the skills gained by the student are evident within the first few months of tutoring. The investment in this work will greatly benefit all aspects of their life.
Students of all ages work hard and focus during sessions. One-on-one tutoring takes a great deal of mental energy even when games are involved. For the younger students, here are a few suggestions to make sure your child gets the most out of a tutoring session.
The student should be:
Samuel Torrey Orton (1879-1948) was a neuropsychiatrist and pathologist. He was a pioneer in focusing attention on reading failure and related language processing difficulties. As early as 1925 he had identified dyslexia as an educational problem.
Anna Gillingham (1878-1963) was a gifted educator and psychologist. Encouraged by Dr. Orton, she compiled and published instructional materials in the 1930's. This provided the foundation for student instruction and teacher training in what became known as the Orton-Gillingham Approach.
There are about seven well known Orton-Gillingham based programs. Each one is designed to be taught using a specific method. Some programs are for one-on-one tutoring, some are for small groups, and some are for classroom use.
The Barton Reading & Spelling System was created by Susan Barton, a leader in the field of dyslexia. Ms. Barton was inducted into the International Dyslexia Association's Hall of Honor, where a plaque with her name now hangs next to those for Dr. Orton, Anna Gillingham, Reid Lyon, Beth Slingerland and other internationally recognized authorities in the field of dyslexia. To learn more about Susan Barton and the Barton Reading & Spelling System, go to www.BartonReading.com and www.BrightSolutions.US.
Research has shown that students require a minimum of two, one hour sessions per week for effective learning and progress to take place. What is the goal? It is to bring a student up to or beyond his or her grade level in reading and spelling. This is a commitment that will take approximately 2 years to complete. The great news is that the skills gained by the student are evident within the first few months of tutoring. The investment in this work will greatly benefit all aspects of their life.
Students of all ages work hard and focus during sessions. One-on-one tutoring takes a great deal of mental energy even when games are involved. For the younger students, here are a few suggestions to make sure your child gets the most out of a tutoring session.
The student should be:
- Aware that this tutoring will lead to a clear understanding of how to read and spell
- Well rested
- Well hydrated before the session
- Not distracted by hunger-make sure to give him/her a healthy snack before the session
- Given the chance to use the rest room before the start of a session