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Book Synopsis The New Zealand Dyslexia Handbook by : Tom Nicholson
Download or read book The New Zealand Dyslexia Handbook written by Tom Nicholson and published by Nzcer Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a practical book designed to help dyslexic students and their teachers. Drawing on the latest research, the authors aim to build understanding and awareness in schools and the community about dyslexia. They debunk myths and show classroom teachers practical steps to help dyslexic students learn more effectively. The book tackles common questions such as: What is dyslexia?; What does the latest research tell us about the brain and dyslexia?; How do I know if one of my students has dyslexia?; How do I make my classroom dyslexia friendly? Chapters cover dyslexia, family and the school, dyslexia, self-esteem and behaviour; and screening for dyslexia. There is a section on how to tackle dyslexia, and resources such as lesson plans and programmes. This book includes a DVD Talking about Dyslexia which offers powerful insights into the world of students with dyslexia. It tells the stories of three students and explores what a dyslexia-friendly school and classroom looks like"--Book jacket.
Book Synopsis The Routledge International Handbook of Dyslexia in Education by : Gad Elbeheri
Download or read book The Routledge International Handbook of Dyslexia in Education written by Gad Elbeheri and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-07-20 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge International Handbook of Dyslexia in Education showcases the various examples, expertise, and successful initiatives attempted to include students with dyslexia around the globe. It highlights progress and identifies gaps for growth globally to stand united against dyslexia as a literacy problem and a specific learning disability challenge. Taking a truly global view, each chapter from world-leading experts highlights issues related to the definition of dyslexia and how it is recognised locally, its implications on relevant legislations and educational policy and how teacher training programs on dyslexia are delivered at both pre-service and in-service levels. Contributors to this handbook also discuss and compare the services and tools available to identify individuals with dyslexia, such as nationally standardized tests and tools for dyslexia assessment. Students, researchers, teachers and other educational professionals who require highly relevant, research-informed guidance on dyslexia and its awareness, identification, training, outreach, and intervention around the globe will find this handbook an essential and timely resource. Readers will also be able to identify shared experiences and good lessons from around the world, as well as learn about better strategies to guide their journey in their own local community.
Book Synopsis The New Zealand Dyslexia Handbook by : Tom Nicholson
Download or read book The New Zealand Dyslexia Handbook written by Tom Nicholson and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Dyslexia in the Early Years by : Gavin Reid
Download or read book Dyslexia in the Early Years written by Gavin Reid and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2017-02-21 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research has shown that early identification and intervention is crucial and can in fact minimise, and may even prevent, the challenges of dyslexia from becoming too detrimental at later stages of education. This book offers both research insights and practical guidance for teachers working in Early Years settings on how to create resource materials that would be suitable for the development of children with dyslexia. Beginning with a contextual note on the key difficulties faced by children at risk of dyslexia, the book takes the reader through the processes of identification and diagnosis, before offering ideas on how to tailor classroom materials for these students. The book's resource materials are designed to target areas such as reading, spelling, numeracy, language skills, social and emotional development, and problem solving skills.
Download or read book Dyslexia written by Gavin Reid and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-21 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly updated, Gavin Reid's best-selling handbook remains an essential resource for those helping dyslexic individuals of all ages, from preschoolers to adults in the workplace. Combines theoretical explanations, the latest research, and practical solutions with a focus on inclusion and meeting the individual's needs New and expanded coverage includes: multilingualism; the use of technology; co-existing conditions such as dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and ADHD; and positive dyslexia Assembles the latest policies and best practices for dyslexia from around the world, and makes current debates regarding education and literacy accessible to trainees and practitioners
Book Synopsis Specific Learning Difficulties - What Teachers Need to Know by : Diana Hudson
Download or read book Specific Learning Difficulties - What Teachers Need to Know written by Diana Hudson and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2015-10-21 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book clearly explains what Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) are, and describes the symptoms of conditions most commonly encountered in the mainstream classroom: dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and OCD. The author provides an overview of the strengths and weaknesses commonly associated with each of these conditions, as well as practical suggestions for modifying teaching materials and methods to make learning enjoyable, effective and accessible for students. There are also dedicated chapters on helping students with SpLDs to develop effective revision skills and exam techniques. This straight-talking and accessible guide is ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and those in school management who want to know more about supporting students with Specific Learning Difficulties.
Book Synopsis ACE Spelling Dictionary by : David Moseley
Download or read book ACE Spelling Dictionary written by David Moseley and published by Learning Development AIDS. This book was released on 2012-01 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pupils with spelling difficulties often experience problems with the whole curriculum and lose confidence with writing. The 'ACE Spelling Dictionary' adopts a unique approach in order to overcome these issues, providing over 20,000 entries for commonly-misspelt words.
Download or read book Dyslexia written by Gavin Reid and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main purpose of this new edition is to incorporate the most recent theoretical and practical research in the field of dyslexia and literacy and present it in a user friendly format for Practitioners. It refers to the most recent government reports on literacy and dyslexia in a number of countries such as, USA, UK, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Each chapter has a summary at the start and, at the end, key points and 'points to consider' are looked at.
Download or read book Dyslexia Decoded written by Sue Dymock and published by Dunmore Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is for students and individuals with dyslexia and also for those working with them as tutors and in the workplace. It cuts new ground in our understanding of dyslexia. It debunks myths; shows that the learning condition does not have to be a life sentence, discusses assessment; explains decoding, and writing and spelling strategies; and looks at workplace modification to accommodate the needs of dyslexic people. It seeks to encourage empathy and understanding of the needs of adults with dyslexia and shows how they can achieve success in today' competitive world"--Publisher information.
Book Synopsis The SAGE Handbook of Dyslexia by : Gavin Reid
Download or read book The SAGE Handbook of Dyslexia written by Gavin Reid and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008-09-18 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The SAGE Handbook of Dyslexia is a comprehensive overview of a complex field. It is a rich, critical assessment of past and present theory and current research, which also looks to the future. The editors have brought together key figures from the international academic world - both researchers and practitioners - to examine the relationships between theoretical paradigms, research and practice, and to map new areas of research. The book has 5 main sections: - neurological/genetic perspectives - cognitive and learning perspectives - educational influences - beyond school - international perspectives.
Book Synopsis Inclusive Theory and Practice in Special Education by : van Rensburg, Henriette
Download or read book Inclusive Theory and Practice in Special Education written by van Rensburg, Henriette and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-01-03 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inclusive education retains significant complexity associated with creating a definition, and there is significant importance within the surrounding narratives reflecting the broader definitions. Due to the flexibility within the definition, investigating current practices across an array of definitions becomes essential to developing best practices in special education. Inclusive Theory and Practice in Special Education is an essential research book that examines current shifts in the field within the overarching philosophy of inclusion and inclusive education. It reports recent research that focuses on the experiences of teachers and students in classrooms and ways of enhancing the practices of inservice teachers and early career teachers, as well as the preparation of preservice teachers. Besides presenting research from these perspectives, it also addresses a selection of broader issues that impact on policy and curriculum, thus identifying related concerns, including those of the wider community. Highlighting a wide range of topics such as learning disabilities, student mobility, and early childhood education, this publication is ideal for researchers, professionals, administrators, curriculum designers, academicians, policymakers, and students.
Book Synopsis The Routledge Companion to Dyslexia by : Gavin Reid
Download or read book The Routledge Companion to Dyslexia written by Gavin Reid and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-06-25 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Companion to Dyslexia is a ground-breaking analysis of the whole field of dyslexia by a distinguished team of international contributors and editors, engaged in literacy, inclusion and learning. Their diverse perspectives and wide expertise make this invaluable guide one of the most important additions to the field of dyslexia for over a decade. Dyslexia is without doubt the most high profile and contentious learning difficulty, and it is a topic that has attracted a vast amount of research, opinion, professional schisms, and debate. The Companion provides an invaluable overview of the field of dyslexia with vital and clear emphasis on linking theoretical perspectives with best practice. This accessible text: presents a survey of current and future development in research, with a focus on how research can inform practice focuses on areas such as neurobiology, phonological processing, literacy acquisition, numeracy and multilingualism considers assessment and identification, with contributions on early identification, reading, spelling and mathematics addresses identifying and meeting needs in an inclusive context discusses inclusion and barriers to learning in a variety of different national contexts includes models of instruction, direct instruction, co-operative learning and cross-curricular learning. The Routledge Companion to Dyslexia is a superb resource for anyone interested in the subject, whether in education or related subjects such as psychology or neurology. Fully indexed and cross-referenced, with helpful further reading sections at the end of each entry, it is ideal for those coming to the field of dyslexia for the first time as well as students and practitioners already familiar with the subject.
Book Synopsis Accessibility Handbook by : Katie Cunningham
Download or read book Accessibility Handbook written by Katie Cunningham and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2012-08-27 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get practical guidelines for making your website accessible to people with disabilities. With this handbook, you’ll learn how to design or develop a site that conforms to Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act—and in the process you’ll discover how to provide a better user experience for everyone. The Accessibility Handbook introduces you to several audiences that have difficulty using today’s complex websites, including people with blindness, hearing loss, physical disabilities, and cognitive disorders. Learn how to support assistive technologies, and understand which fonts, colors, page layouts, and other design elements work best—without having to exclude advanced functions, hire outside help, or significantly increase overhead. Develop solutions that accommodate: Complete blindness. Create a logical document flow to support screen readers Low vision and color blindness. Optimize images and color schemes, and ensure your site enlarges gracefully Hearing impairment. Provide video captions and visual alerts for interactive features Physical disabilities. Make forms, popups, and navigation easier to use Cognitive disorders. Adapt fonts and text styles for dyslexic users, and design consistent, well-organized pages for people with ADHD
Book Synopsis Learning Disorders by : Peter Westwood
Download or read book Learning Disorders written by Peter Westwood and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-07-14 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are learning disorders? How can schools endeavour to address these disorders in today’s inclusive classrooms? This book answers these important questions in practical terms and discusses in detail the instructional needs of students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and other significant disorders that affect learning. Peter Westwood draws on international research literature to provide supporting evidence of best practices. The book is unique in linking the teaching methods recommended for overcoming learning problems directly to each of the three tiers of support in the Response-to-Intervention Model. It presents examples of effective whole-class teaching, intensive small group instruction and individual tutoring, as well as addressing key topics such as: educational progress of students with learning disorders; principles for teaching dyslexic students; difficulties with writing and spelling; developing students’ numeracy skills; specific intervention strategies; nonverbal learning disabilities. Learning Disorders will be of interest to practising teachers, trainee teachers, teaching assistants, educational psychologists, school counsellors and parents. It will also provide valuable insights for any school planning to upgrade its support system for students with special educational needs.
Book Synopsis Reading and Learning Difficulties by : Peter Westwood
Download or read book Reading and Learning Difficulties written by Peter Westwood and published by ACER Press. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of Peter Westwood's best-selling Reading and Learning Difficulties
Book Synopsis Handbook of Multiple Source Use by : Jason L.G. Braasch
Download or read book Handbook of Multiple Source Use written by Jason L.G. Braasch and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-09 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Multiple Source Use draws on theory and research within cognitive and educational psychology, the learning sciences, disciplinary education, information literacy, reading psychology, and social psychology, to present the first comprehensive research volume on this topic. Many learners both in and out of school have almost instantaneous access to an enormous range of information sources at present. In this book, broken into six sections, international scholars come together toward understanding factors that influence how individuals cope with the challenge of building knowledge from diverse, often conflicting, information.
Book Synopsis Learning and Learning Difficulties by : Peter Westwood
Download or read book Learning and Learning Difficulties written by Peter Westwood and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-24 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text explores a number of different perspectives and theories on human learning and motivation. The author gives significant attention to different types of learning across the curriculum and examines effective types of teaching to facilitate different forms of learning. Detailed consideration is given to factors that contribute to common learning problems in school; and many practical suggestions are provided for preventing or overcoming some of these difficulties.
