Description
Book SynopsisThis book explains why dyslexic students frequently underachieve and demonstrates that adjustments in teaching and learning methods can make all the difference, provided that underlying problems are identified. After reading 'Dyslexia in Secondary School,' teachers will be able to identify children with specific learning problems and know better how to help them with their school work. Examples are based on the curriculum and used to show how to advise students on essay-writing, note taking, memorising vocabulary and reading to remember. Parents and specialist teachers will find that the book helps them translate educational psychologists' theory into practical action. The students themselves will be encouraged to look carefully at how they learn, and, using their strengths rather than their weaknesses, try out alternative strategies. This book contains diagrams, mind maps,and worksheets as well as many ideas for teachers.Focusing as it does on the way we learn, 'Dyslexia in Secondary School' will interest all teachers and students - not just those with specific learning difficulties.
Trade Review"...this is one of the best books ever produced on the subject of dyslexia." (The Teacher, 19th July 2005)
Table of ContentsPreface xiii
Acknowlegements xv
Reading 1
Mind-mapping 43
Computers 71
Note-Taking 117
Essay Writing 153
Languages 187
Revision 231
Summaries 279
Worksheet Section 299
Reference and resources 329
Index 331
