What Teachers Need To Know
4 total works
What Teachers Need to Know About Spelling bridges the gap between knowledge accumulated from research on spelling acquisition and the practicalities of teaching spelling more effectively in schools. Current trends are examined, alongside community views on spelling standards because this is the context in which change is beginning to occur. It contains practical suggestions on methods and activities applicable to all students, supplemented by specific advice on assessment, and links to additional resources.
What Teachers Need to Know About Teaching Methods explains the different theories of teaching and learning, together with their underlying principles and methods. It defines the role of a teacher in the learning process and looks at the latest research on what contributes to effective practice. Teaching Methods deals with important key issues and provides a wealth of references for further study and exploration in the subject.
Learning Difficulties draws on international research about learning difficulties to present a clear picture of the issues involved. It focuses on early identification, so that intervention can prevent or minimise the negative outcomes of persistent failure and explains how teachers can address problems effectively. Problems of socialisation and behaviour are discussed and brief coverage given to students' specific difficulties with reading and mathematics. A comprehensive range of links to additional sources of information will help teachers find positive solutions for their students.""The What Teachers Need to Know About"" series aims to refresh and expand basic teaching knowledge and classroom experience. Books in the series provide essential information about a range of subjects necessary for today's teachers to do their jobs effectively. These books are short, easy-to-use guides to the fundamentals of a subject with clear reference to other, more comprehensive, sources of information.
What Teachers Need to Know About Students with Disabilities
by Peter Westwood
Published 1 August 2009
The What Teachers Need to Know About series aims to refresh and expand basic teaching knowledge and classroom experience. Books in the series provide essential information about a range of subjects necessary for today's teachers to do their jobs effectively. These books are short, easy-to-use guides to the fundamentals of a subject with clear reference to other, more comprehensive, sources of information. Other titles in the series include ""Teaching Methods"", ""Numeracy"", ""Spelling"", ""Reading and Writing Difficulties"", ""Learning Difficulties"" and ""Personal Wellbeing"". ""Students with Disabilities"" provides a concise overview of a wide range of disabilities that have an impact on students' learning and development. Main topics include: intellectual disability, autism, Asperger syndrome, other pervasive developmental disorders, language disorders, physical and health impairments, vision and hearing impairments, and emotional and behavioural disorders. It describes clearly the main features of each disability, the priority needs of individuals with the disability, and effective methods for teaching these students. This book, by internationally acclaimed researcher and author Peter Westwood, aims to provide practising teachers, teachers in training and other school personnel such as guidance officers, school counsellors, and classroom assistants, with up-to-date factual information.