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OverviewFor a young person to have a successful career at school and become a lifelong learner it is essential that they develop the skills to learn effectively. This timely book looks at ways in which teachers can identify and deal with barriers to learning and suggests strategies which motivate young people to develop an interest in their own learning. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr. Gavin Reid , Shannon GreenPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.150kg ISBN: 9781847065322ISBN 10: 1847065325 Pages: 112 Publication Date: 12 July 2009 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Language: English Table of ContentsContents 1.Identifying and dealing with Barriers to Learning - Layout of the classroom - Use Scaffolds - Make Connections 2. Learning to Learn - Introduce a metacognitive cycle - Develop independent learning - Help students identify their learning style - Identifying learning style through observation - Recognise the importance of attribution theory - Stress proof the student - Develop cooperative and collaborative learning 3.Memory - Do not overload - Prioritise - Organising information - Use Headings and Sub-headings - Chunk - Make connections - Re-enact - Discuss - The 5 R's - recognise, revise, review, recall, reflect 4. Motivation - Stimulate to motivate - Locus of control - Make individual education plans motivating - Make motivation intrinsic - Encourage creativity 5. Reading and Creative Writing - practice blending sounds - encourage inferential reading - encourage critical comprehension in reading - encourage creative thinking - develop reading goals - selecting books for students - use art and visuals for creative writing - use prompts for creative writing - provide a comfortable place for students to read - expand vocabulary - creating and using a personal word bank 6. Successful Learning - Use peer interaction to develop learning competencies - Time management - Maths Strategies - Use multiple intelligences 7. Whole school approaches - Promote emotional literacy - Becoming emotionally prepared for the task - De-stress the school - Prioritise effective learning through staff developmentReviewsAuthor InformationDr Gavin Reid is an international Educational Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience in assessment and in the field of dyslexia. Previously a classroom teacher and university lecturer, he has written a number of Masters courses on dyslexia, including modules on assessment. He is widely published in the field of dyslexia and learning, and currently lectures worldwide. He has regular assessment consultancies in seven countries. Dr Reid is Chair of the British Dyslexia Association, and has sat on government panels on assessment and dyslexia. He feels there is a real need for a practical book such as this, and he and Dr Guise welcome the opportunity to produce this book. Shannon Green works full-time in learning support and is dedicated to supporting students achieve their academic potential. She also continues to teach online courses on dyslexia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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