{"product_id":"dyslexia-and-self-concept-seeking-a-dyslexic-identity-9781861564832","title":"Dyslexia and Self-Concept: Seeking a Dyslexic","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book addresses the important area of dyslexic children' s perception of themselves and how this is shaped by people and processes within their early school careers.  \u003cp\u003eIt draws upon hitherto neglected psychological concepts such as self-efficacy, locus of control and learned helplessness to explain within a social-interactivist framework the powerful effect of self-perceptions on the social, emotional and academic development of dyslexics. Techniques for assessing these factors are described and research evidence is provided to demonstrate how a sense of dyslexic pride associated with positive academic outcomes can be achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is aimed at teachers, teacher-trainers, parents and academics researching developmental aspects of dyslexia, but combines scholarship and research in a manner that makes it accessible to adult dyslexics also.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"... accessible and thought-provoking....\" (\u003ci\u003eDyslexia Review\u003c\/i\u003e, May 2006)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"... this book makes for an engaging and though-provoking read for anyone interested in the main topics.\" (\u003ci\u003eDebate\u003c\/i\u003e, June 2007)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Self-concept and its Relationship to Educational Achievement.  \u003cp\u003eA theoretical Framework for Investigating Dyslexics' Personal Appraisal and Sense of Identity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaches to Assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Careers as Foundations for The formation of a Dyslexic Identity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow it Feels to be Dyslexic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoys'own stories.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePulling it all Together.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49414100386135,"sku":"9781861564832","price":35.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781861564832.jpg?v=1730522454","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/dyslexia-and-self-concept-seeking-a-dyslexic-identity-9781861564832","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}