Specialist 1:1 Dyslexia Tutor Audit
This self-audit tool is intended for tutors working within an institution and those working
independently. It is intended that you use this tool as a basis for self-reflection on your
own professional working. Some sections might not be relevant for everyone.
Each section has a question(s) to reflect on. Think about whether you can answer the
question and if not, what changes you might make in your teaching. Is there anything you
can do differently? There is a section for you to make a note of any action you need to take,
following on from your reflection.
1. Do I make effective use of the information provided in students’ diagnostic assessment and
needs assessment reports in my teaching/approach to the students in my sessions?
Action
2. Do I help students take their cognitive profile/learning preferences into account? How
successfully do I help the students work towards becoming independent learners and use
enabling strategies? How do I help students’ use essay feedback to develop strategies?
Action
3. Do I take sufficient account of the ADSHE 7 Principles into my work with students?
Action
4. How do I manage students’ expectations of support to ensure they do not expect course
related support?
Action
5. How do I distinguish between proof reading work for students and teaching editing skills?
Action
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6. Do I integrate Assistive Technology into my work successfully?
Action
7. Am I sufficiently aware of boundaries in my work? How do I manage non-academic factors
such as social and emotional issues?
What guidance do I provide for students who require more support than is appropriate from a
dyslexia support session?
Action
8. Looking back on the previous year(s) what has been my most positive learning
experience?
Action
9. Am I satisfied with my record keeping procedures?
Action
Training needs
Has my reflection identified any areas where I would benefit from training?
How will I address this?
Administrative issues
Is my professional Indemnity/ CRB up-to-date?
Working conditions
Am I satisfied that the rooms I work in are suitable?
Have I put sufficient safety measures in place to cover lone working conditions?
How do I cope if I am feeling uncomfortable with a student?
Supervision / Mentoring
Am I satisfied with the professional peer supervision I am receiving?
Do I feel a mentor would be of benefit?
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