Fiona Villot, an experienced orthopedagogue, is dedicated to addressing the common difficulties students encounter in reading, writing, and oral expression. After more than fifteen years in primary education, Villot observed that many children advanced to secondary school without mastering fundamental literacy skills, inspiring her focus on orthopedagogy, a field designed to support learners with diverse educational needs.
Villot's practice, Pédago POP, employs a highly personalized methodology. Through individual sessions and group workshops, her unique "POP" pedagogy involves a comprehensive assessment of each student's cognitive strategies, strengths, and areas needing development. This detailed understanding is the foundation for creating customized support plans.
Recognizing the importance of collaboration, Villot emphasizes working closely with families, educators, and other professionals to establish a comprehensive support system for each child. Her methods are informed by current research in pedagogy, didactics, cognitive sciences, and neuroscience.
Villot notes that while approximately one-third of children have specific educational requirements, traditional classroom instruction often fails to accommodate these individual differences. Her primary goal is to empower students by enhancing their self-awareness of learning processes and equipping them with effective strategies for academic challenges. This approach acknowledges that learning disabilities are neurological differences impacting information processing, potentially affecting memory, attention, and problem-solving, and that early intervention is crucial. Neuroscience research indicates that dyslexia may be linked to the brain's inability to adapt to repetitive stimuli. The brains of individuals with dyslexia show a reduced capacity for adaptation when processing information, whether through auditory or visual channels. This hinders the process of connecting sounds with letters and words, which is fundamental to reading.
Pédago POP offers specialized services for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, DYS disorders, or those requiring improved study methods and memory techniques. Additionally, Villot provides tailored English courses and intensive catch-up workshops during school holidays, catering to a wide range of academic needs across different age groups and skill levels.
Fiona Villot exemplifies an innovative and individualized educational approach. By combining her extensive teaching experience with specialized orthopedagogical expertise, she delivers customized support tailored to each student's unique learning journey. This personalized strategy is vital, as research suggests that flexible interventions leveraging student strengths while addressing weaknesses foster a more positive self-identity and better life outcomes. Furthermore, the integration of neuroscience in education is increasingly recognized for its potential to improve learning effectiveness by aligning teaching methods with the brain's natural processes, promising to unlock greater potential for all learners.