Dyslexia

Author:   Gavin Reid
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
ISBN:  

9780826492364


Pages:   216
Publication Date:   22 February 2007
Replaced By:   9781441165855
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained


Our Price $86.99 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

Dyslexia


Add your own review!

Overview

Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that affects the ability to read and spell. Affecting about ten per cent of children, it is the special educational need that teachers are most likely to encounter. This lively and interesting book provides advice on the most effective teaching and learning strategies that can be used in the classroom. Highly readable, practical and informative, Gavin Reid's book will prove invaluable for teachers, trainees, SENCOs and teaching assistants. This new edition contains new chapters on learning and study skills, specific learning difficulties and the role of parents.

Full Product Details

Author:   Gavin Reid
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 14.00cm
Weight:   0.256kg
ISBN:  

9780826492364


ISBN 10:   0826492363
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   22 February 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781441165855
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

Introduction - purpose of the book; Chapter 1 Understanding Dyslexia; Chapter 2 Dyslexia as a Difference; Chapter 3 Dyslexia: identification and assessment; Chapter 4 Curriculum Perspectives and Planning for Learning; Chapter 5 Social and Emotional Considerations; Chapter 6 Specific Learning Difficulties; Chapter 7 Role of Parents; Conclusion - Priorities for policy and practice.

Reviews

'Reid's status and experience mean that his authority is assured and his writing is consequently relaxed and readable.' Barbara Pavey, from Support for Learning


Author Information

A teacher for many years, Dr Gavin Reid is now Senior Lecturer in Educational Studies at the Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

wl

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
Shopping cart
Mailing List