Dyslexia and Literacy, Theory and Practice [Gavin Reid]

Dyslexia and Literacy, Theory and Practice

Summary

Edited by Gavin Reid and Janice Wearmouth (2002) John Wiley and Sons

There are many examples of good practices in literacy which have not fully impacted upon the ways in which we teach children with dyslexia.

Dyslexia and Literacy: An Introduction to Theory and Practice provides the reader with an understanding of the most recent theoretical positions in dyslexia and literacy and how these may be applied in practice. The book critically considers the current notions of literacy, provides an understanding of literacy concepts and re-appraises what we mean by literacy. The implications of this for dyslexic children are immense as it means that assessment and support can be more embedded in the curriculum context.

The role of professionals such as learning support co-ordinators and educational psychologists are discussed within current legislative and theoretical frameworks. Classroom intervention and approaches to dealing with the diverse needs presented by dyslexic children are addressed by examining individual education plans and the development of differentiated curricula in schools.

Gavin Reid and Janice Wearmouth have assembled an international field of renowned experts whose text will be a core source for university students on reading and dyslexia courses and is a set book for Open University course E801. Trainee teachers, special educational needs co-ordinators and educational psychologists will also find this volume of great value.

About the Editors.
About the Contributors.
Introduction.
Part I: Theory.
Chapter 1: Dyslexia and Literacy: Key issues for research (Angela J. Fawcett).
Chapter 2: The neurobiology of dyslexia Deborah (F. Knight and George W. Hynd).
Chapter 3: Resolving the paradoxes of dyslexia (Uta Frith).
Chapter 4: The phonological representations hypothesis of dyslexia: from theory to practice (Janet Hatcher and Marqaret J. Snowling).
Chapter 5: Visual Processes (John Everatt).
Chapter 6: The Balance Model of Reading and Dyslexia (Jean Robertson and Dirk J. Bakker).
Chapter 7: Dyslexia: Cognitive factors and Implications for Literacy (Chris Singleton).
Chapter 8 Literacy standards and factors affecting literacy: what national and international assessments tell Us (Gerry Shiel).
Part II: Practice.
Chapter 9: Issues for assessment and planning of teaching and learning (Gavin Reid and Janice Wearmouth).
Chapter 10: Reading processes, acquisition, and instructional implications (Linnea C. Ehri).
Chapter 11: From assessment to intervention: the educational psychology perspective (Rea Reason).
Chapter 12: Issues in the assessment of children learning English as an additional language (Tony Cline).
Chapter 13: The Role of the learning support co-ordinator: addressing the challenges (Janice Wearmouth).
Chapter 14: Dealing with diversity in the primary classroom—a challenge for the class teacher (Margaret Crombie).
Chapter 15: Dyslexia and literacy: challenges in the secondary school (Lindsay Peer and Gavin Reid).
Chapter 16: Individual Education Plans and dyslexia: some principles (Janet Tod).
Chapter 17: A cognitive approach to dyslexia: learning styles and thinking skills (Bob Burden).
Chapter 18: Paired thinking: developing thinking skills through structured interaction with peers, parents and volunteers (Keith Topping).
Chapter 19: Metacognition and literacy (David Wray).
Chapter 20: Critical literacy and access to the lexicon (George Hunt).
Chapter 21: Changing definitions and concepts of literacy: implications for pedagogy and Research (Fidelma Healy Eames).
Subject Index.

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Dyslexia and Literacy: Theory and Practice
Co-editor - Janice Wearmouth
Publishers- John Wiley and Sons, Chichester
Year of publication - 2002 (Sept.)
Number of pages - 250 approx.
ISBN - 0 471 48634 5 Paperback 0 471 48633 7 Hardback

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