"This book is a really practical, hands-on guide packed with a wealth of advice on strategies and "things to try" reflecting the authors' extensive experience. If you want to make effective, inclusive dyslexia-friendly classrooms a reality rather than an aspiration, this book is for you." - Dr John P. Rack, Head of Research and Development, Dyslexia ActionIn this toolkit the authors provide you with the foundations for making your setting and your teaching style dyslexia-friendly. There is a general overview of the principles and practices required, and what the dyslexia-aware teacher needs to bear in mind.
Chapters cover:
- understanding learners with dyslexia
- dyslexia and phonics
- dyslexia and English as an Additional Language
- dyslexia and mathematics
- dyslexia and science
- dyslexia and creativity
Each chapter includes visual chapter overviews, tried and tested strategies for the classroom and the whole school, using technology to help learners, case studies from practice, children's voices and sources of further information. The book offers you ideas and advice, and will ensure you feel confident you are doing the right things to help overcome barriers to learning.
Barbara Pavey is a lecturer in Higher Education, training dyslexia specialists in the North of England.
Margaret Meehan is Coordinator of Specialist Tuition at Swansea University.
Sarah Davis is an Early Years Leading Teacher working in North Yorkshire.
- ISBN10 1446281647
- ISBN13 9781446281642
- Publish Date 30 June 2013 (first published 17 June 2013)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint SAGE Publications Ltd
- Format eBook
- Pages 128
- Language English