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In 2008, DFNZ ran a ground-breaking survey of attitudes to dyslexia in New Zealand classroom. The online national survey, conducted by The Nielsen Company, was designed to benchmark attitudes to dyslexia among teachers and educational professionals. |
The survey provided the first statistical data towards addressing the needs of the 70,000 New Zealand children affected by dyslexia-related learning differences. And it showed clearly that Government funding was a major issue. An overwhelming majority – 95% – of teachers and education professionals surveyed believed the Government should allocate specific funding for dyslexia students. And 99% believed that this would have flow-on effects in making the learning environment better for all Kiwi kids.
Other key findings included:
- Nearly all education professionals have taught a dyslexic student, with most teaching between one and three students a year, higher in secondary schools
- 59% of respondents said dyslexic students were generally more creative, but this positive is overshadowed by the negatives
- Some 89% of respondents identified dyslexic students as having less self-esteem than their non-dyslexic peers, and a further 41% said dyslexic students exhibit less socially acceptable behaviour
- 77% had learned to identify dyslexic students from their own experience and personal research, with Ministry of Education resources used by only 16%
To read the media release about the survey results – 13 June, 2008: Survey shows NZ teachers want specific Government funding for dyslexic students – click here
To download the full Nielsen report, click here (1.2mb PDF)
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