The Dyslexia-Friendly Primary School

The Dyslexia-Friendly Primary School
Author: Barbara Pavey
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2007-08-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1446237893

Is your school dyslexia-friendly? Beginning with a look at understanding dyslexia, this book shows you how to involve the whole school in order to achieve a dyslexia-friendly environment. You will be able to: - use an audit tool to discover how dyslexia-friendly your school is - look at examples of successful dyslexia-friendly initiatives - find information on funding and resources. This book offers a step-by-step guide to creating a dyslexia-friendly classroom and whole-school environment. Headteachers, deputy headteachers, class teachers, SENCOs, student teachers and literacy co-ordinators wanting to make their school more dyslexia-friendly will find this practical book extremely useful. Barbara Pavey worked as a teacher and SEN specialist for many years and is now Lecturer in Learning Disabilities at The University of Manchester.

The Dyslexia-Friendly Primary School

The Dyslexia-Friendly Primary School
Author: Barbara Pavey
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2007-08-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 184860744X

Is your school dyslexia-friendly? Beginning with a look at understanding dyslexia, this book shows you how to involve the whole school in order to achieve a dyslexia-friendly environment. You will be able to: - use an audit tool to discover how dyslexia-friendly your school is - look at examples of successful dyslexia-friendly initiatives - find information on funding and resources. This book offers a step-by-step guide to creating a dyslexia-friendly classroom and whole-school environment. Headteachers, deputy headteachers, class teachers, SENCOs, student teachers and literacy co-ordinators wanting to make their school more dyslexia-friendly will find this practical book extremely useful. Barbara Pavey worked as a teacher and SEN specialist for many years and is now Lecturer in Learning Disabilities at The University of Manchester.

The Dyslexia-Friendly Teacher's Toolkit

The Dyslexia-Friendly Teacher's Toolkit
Author: Barbara Pavey
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2013-06-17
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1446281647

'This book is a really practical, hands-on guide packed woth 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 Action In 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

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Author: C. J. Harrison
Publisher:
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2021-08-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9780957533684

When Nick's cat brings home a message from neighbour Amanda, it's a welcome distraction from the isolation of lockdown. But, when the messages stop coming, Nick has to choose whether to risk his life for a woman he's never even met.

How to Identify and Support Children with Dyslexia

How to Identify and Support Children with Dyslexia
Author: Chris Neanon
Publisher: Didax Educational Resources
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2002
Genre: Dyslexia
ISBN: 9781855033566

Written by an experienced Dyslexia Adviser, this practical book offers help and advice to those providing and supporting the learning of dyslexic primary school children. Full of ideas, it aims to address those questions that are most frequently asked by class teachers and SENCos.

Dyslexia-friendly Practice in the Secondary Classroom

Dyslexia-friendly Practice in the Secondary Classroom
Author: Tilly Mortimore
Publisher: Learning Matters
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2008-07-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 184445312X

The first guide of its kind written specifically for trainee and newly qualified teachers, this standards-based text explores the needs of dyslexic learners in mainstream secondary schools. In light of the current dyslexia-friendly schools initiative, it looks at organisational-level support for dyslexic children, together with pragmatic strategies which teachers can use to support children′s cross-curricular learning. Further, it includes case studies and practical tasks to build readers′ confidence in supporting Specific Learning Difficulties, as well as a range of coping strategies and practical advice, based upon the authors′ experience of working with dyslexic learners in different contexts over many years.

Removing Dyslexia As a Barrier to Achievement

Removing Dyslexia As a Barrier to Achievement
Author: Neil MacKay
Publisher:
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2012
Genre: Dyslexia
ISBN: 9781903842102

"This toolkit is full of practical guidance, empowering ideas and challending asertions about inclusion. It presents many strategies for meeting diverse learning needs, and methods for overcoming barriers to learning. These are clearly rooted in good practice and based on a wealth of relevant experience that the author has deftly woven into the narrative."--Back cover.

Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia

Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia
Author: Sandra Hargreaves
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2012-04-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1446281183

'This book contains a wide range of strategies for study skills support which will be excellent for our PG Cert SpLD FE/HE course. They will also find the chapter on grammar ,spelling and writing helpful in their teaching. Some useful templates to support the students they teach.' - Dr Kath Kelly, Institute of Education, Manchester Metropolitan University 'For once, a book that is actually not only written for students with dyslexia but is also accessible to students with dyslexia ie clear format, chunked information, bullets, images, etc. The CD is especially useful with templates and examples for planning and organising.' - Mrs Linda Crittenden, Learning Support, Mid Kent College of Higher & F.E. Full of advice on topics such as note-taking, reading strategies and exam techniques, this fully revised and updated edition motivates, inspires and guides you through your studies. The advice and tools provided help you plan your work, improve your skills and boost your confidence. The Second Edition has: a new chapter on writing your dissertation more on using statistics more on planning and timetabling techniques more on using technology to help you expanded advice on preparing and giving presentations a new chapter on collaborative learning. Included with the book is a CD ROM that supplies: an electronic copy of the book planners and other resources internet links to further information. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills website for tips, quizzes and videos on study success!

Dyslexia-Successful Inclusion in the Secondary School

Dyslexia-Successful Inclusion in the Secondary School
Author: Lindsay Peer
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2012-10-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1136627979

Increasingly dyslexia is becoming a whole-school issue. The responsibility for addressing the needs of dyslexic students no longer rests with one individual but is the responsibility of all school staff - subject specialists and school management. This timely book addresses this need by providing specific guidance to secondary school staff on how to support dyslexic students within different subject areas and within the principles and practices of inclusion.

The Truth of Things (4) – Lark

The Truth of Things (4) – Lark
Author: Anthony McGowan
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2019-01-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1781128839

An uncompromising and heartbreaking end to the story of Nicky and Kenny, the beloved brothers of the Carnegie shortlisted Rook, beautifully told in McGowan’s gritty realism.