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Dyslexia-Friendly Further and Higher Education First Edition
Author(s): Barbara Pavey (Author), Margaret Meehan (Author), Alan Waugh (Author)
- Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
- Publication Date: 18 Dec. 2009
- Edition: First Edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 136 pages
- ISBN-10: 1847875858
- ISBN-13: 9781847875853
Book Description
Looking at how dyslexia impacts on learning, the authors suggest ways to improve the learning environment and explain how to help students develop the basic skills that will help them to make the transition from study to employment. Building on the latest research and understanding of dyslexia, they also consider overlapping characteristics, emotional and social issues and funding.
The book includes:
– visual chapter summaries
– case studies drawn from practice
– ideas for dyslexia-friendly written work, and lab and bench work
– international perspectives
– a selection of resources
– model lesson plans and useful checklists
This is essential reading not only for those studying dyslexia-focused programmes at Master′s level, but also for mainstream practitioners wishing to improve their dyslexia knowledge and practice, and an ideal resource for professionals working in a school, college, university or adult setting, or delivering training and consultancy in this field.
Barbara Pavey is a Senior Lecturer in Education at York St John University.
Margaret Meehan is the Dyslexia Coordinator at Swansea University.
Alan Waugh is Programme Area Manager for Additional Support at City College, Coventry.
Editorial Reviews
Review
SENCO Update
′The authors leave no stone unturned in this practical and essential book intended for all practitioners involved in supporting students in FE and HE. It recognizes the importance, and the impact, of dyslexia-friendly procedures and provides clear guidance on how these can be implemented. It covers all aspects of need, including support in the laboratory, lesson planning, writing skills and social and emotional needs. The authors practice what they preach – the book is highly accessible and a must for all practitioners in FE and HE . It will enrich the lives of students and enhance their opportunities for success′ – Dr. Gavin Reid , Independent Educational Psychologist, Vancouver, Canada
′To be honest there isn′t much to say here other than read it, read it, read it! And then recommend it to a colleague!′ –
ESCalate
′The most difficult task in reviewing this book has been keeping hold of it long enough to read. Each time I′ve put it on my desk it′s been borrowed by colleagues – all of them full of praise for its layout and accessibility′
-Sylvia Fairclough (Lecturer and Specialist Study Support Tutor), Dyslexia Review
