Removing Dyslexia as a Barrier to Achievement : The dyslexia-friendly schools toolkit (2nd edition 2006)

Description

Contains practical guidance, empowering ideas and challenging assertions about inclusion, along with strategies for meeting the diverse learning needs of dyslexic pupils in mainstream classes.
Contents: Dyslexia: a difficulty or difference Understanding Dyslexia - Removing the Barriers Creating the feel-good factor Empowerment through learning differences Spelling with a specific difference Learning styles and preferences Learning styles and comfort zones Dyslexia friendly means inclusion friendly Dyslexia and revision Maths as a specific learning difference Dyslexia and EAL The toolkit in the classroom Responding to individual needs School improvement through best practice Putting it all together


Paperback 240pp h297mm x w210mm x s14mm 783g

Author description

Neil MacKay is an independent education consultant and trainer. He was the initiator of the Dyslexia Friendly schools concept. Neil has worked previously as a SENCo in a large comprehensive school in Wales.

Table of contents

Dyslexia: a difficulty or difference Understanding Dyslexia - Removing the Barriers Creating the feel-good factor Empowerment through learning differences Spelling with a specific difference Learning styles and preferences Learning styles and comfort zones Dyslexia friendly means inclusion friendly Dyslexia and revision Maths as a specific learning difference Dyslexia and EAL The toolkit in the classroom Responding to individual needs School improvement through best practice Putting it all together

Stock Information

General Fields

• ISBN : 9781903842058
• Publisher : SEN Marketing
• Imprint : SEN Marketing
• Publication date : September 2006
• Dimensions : 297mm X 210mm X 14mm
• Produced in : United Kingdom
• Product Type : books

Special Fields

• Pages : 240
• Edition : 2nd Revised edition
• Bind : Paperback
• Author : Neil Mackay