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Volume 73 | Issue 11 | Year 2025 | Article Id. IJETT-V73I11P103 | DOI : https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I11P103

Proposal of a Web Design for Students with Dyslexia Problems in the English Course

Laberiano Andrade-Arenas, Margarita Giraldo Retuerto, Gustavo Villar-Mayuntupa

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15 Jul 2025 23 Oct 2025 03 Nov 2025 25 Nov 2025

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Laberiano Andrade-Arenas, Margarita Giraldo Retuerto, Gustavo Villar-Mayuntupa, "Proposal of a Web Design for Students with Dyslexia Problems in the English Course," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT), vol. 73, no. 11, pp. 27-38, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I11P103

Abstract

The capacity to read, write, and speak words correctly is the main symptom of dyslexia. This learning disorder has a detrimental effect on academic performance, particularly in rural areas where identification is scarce. Due to the frequent impact on phonological and visual abilities, which are often compromised in these pupils, this condition presents an additional challenge when learning English. Despite their widespread use, there are few digital resources created especially to meet their needs. Thus, the objective is to create and demonstrate a prototype web application that helps dyslexic students learn English inclusively and efficiently by giving them access to individualized learning resources and encouraging their motivation throughout the process. Through teacher interviews and parent surveys, the Design Thinking technique was used to collect the required data. From these data, a semantic map was constructed that allowed the identification of five types of dyslexia: phonological, superficial, mixed, visual, and developmental. Among the results, it was found that developmental dyslexia was the most frequently mentioned (17 mentions), indicating a close relationship with students' demotivation. In addition, a web prototype was developed that includes activities focused on phonological and visual awareness, such as word formation, games, and visual resources. This work represents an initial step towards the creation of an expert system capable of recognizing the type of dyslexia of each student and adapting the teaching of English according to their specific needs. The next step is to validate the prototype in real school environments to optimize and improve its effectiveness.

Keywords

Dyslexia, Design Thinking, Educational Web Application, English Language, Learning Disabilities.

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