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OverviewThis practical guide gives you useful advice on *Understanding and identifying dyslexia *Developing effective strategies for aiding the learning of dyslexic pupils *Supporting pupils with different learning styles through the development of a range of study skills *Encouraging self-esteem. Each chapter provides a range of activities and reflective questions, and there are games to support learning plus a list of useful ICT resources. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gavin Reid , Shannon GreenPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.181kg ISBN: 9780826497598ISBN 10: 0826497594 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 29 November 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Understanding Dyslexia; 2. Identifying dyslexia in the classroom; 3. Teaching approaches - literacy; 4. Teaching approaches - maths; 5. Planning for learning; 6. Extending learning - the role of comprehension, learning and thinking skills; 7. Developing memory and study skills; 8. The whole child - developing positive self-esteem; 9. Working with others; Glossary; Useful organisations, websites and further reading; References.ReviewsTargeted at TAs, this book provides particularly relevant and practical information. It gives a more in-depth overview of dyslexia than Dyslexia Pocketbook and gives clear explanations of how the information given relates specifically to children in school and the role of a TA in supporting those children. Reviewed by Rose Rickford in Learning Support, Summer 2008 Author InformationA teacher for many years, Dr Gavin Reid is now an Educational Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Educational Studies at the Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh. Shannon Green is a practicing Orton-Gillingham Trainer and a cofounder and director of REACH (Remedial Education for Adults and Children) Learning Center in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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