Correction to: Norwegian classroom teachers’ and specialized “resource” teachers’ dyslexia knowledge (Reading and Writing, (2024), 37, 10, (2619-2641), 10.1007/s11145-023-10486-4)

Abstract

In Table 2 of this article, in column two, «*» symbol needs to be added to the text “Dyslexia is primarily a visual-based reading disability”. The correct version of the Table 2 is given below: (Table presented.) Percentages of incorrect, uncertain, and correct answers to items involving dyslexia statements, for classroom teachers (CT) and resource teachers (RT) «To what extent do you think an expert in dyslexia would agree with the following statement?” CT RT I U C I U C V1 Dyslexia is primarily a visual-based reading disability* 17 55 28 23 39 39 V2 Eye-tracking exercises are effective in remediating dyslexia* 18 56 26 15 45 40 V3 Colored lenses and/or colored overlays are research-based accommodations to help students with dyslexic difficulties* 12 55 33 11 50 39 V4 Dyslexia should be diagnosed by an eye-doctor* 4 18 78 3 16 81 D1 Students with dyslexic difficulties have difficulties with word reading 1 17 82 2 21 77 D2 Dyslexia is not hereditary* 6 26 69 8 15 77 D3 Children with dyslexic difficulties need more systematic and explicit reading instruction than their typically developing peers 3 21 76 5 13 82 D4 Students can outgrow dyslexia* 5 39 56 5 24 71 D5 Dyslexia can be caused by a literacy-poor home environment (e.g., parents not reading to their children)* 3 25 72 3 19 77 D6 Children with dyslexic difficulties have problems with spelling 5 30 64 5 26 69 D7 Dyslexia can have negative consequences for the student’s reading comprehension 4 14 82 5 10 85 D8 Students with dyslexic difficulties will not be able to improve their reading skills despite targeted and systematic measures 3 14 83 2 16 82 D9 Children with dyslexic difficulties tend to have lower IQ scores than children that don’t have dyslexia* 4 14 83 3 5 92 D10 Certain medications have been found to be effective in treating dyslexia* 2 14 84 2 8 90 D11 Students with dyslexic difficulties can do well on school-related tasks that do not involve reading and writing 2 11 87 0 5 95 CT classroom teachers, RT resource teachers, I incorrect, U uncertain, C correct *Reverse-scored items The original article has been corrected.