Dyslexia and Learning Style : A Practitioner's Handbook
Tilly. Mortimore
Bok Engelsk 2008 · Electronic books.
| Utgitt | Hoboken : : Wiley, , 2008.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (340 p.)
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| Utgave | 2nd ed.
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - DYSLEXIA AND LEARNING STYLE; CONTENTS; PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION; ADVANCED ORGANISER; Part One LEARNING STYLE; Chapter 1 DIFFERENT WAYS OF SEEING; Introduction; What are cognitive or learning styles?; Models of cognitive or learning style; Simplifying the picture - two inclusive approaches; Should style theory go out of the window?; Chapter summary; Chapter 2 DIFFERENT WAYS OF LEARNING; Introduction; Concept maps - a visuo-spatial tool; Helping students cope with the teaching methods of secondary school; Matching the mode to the style; Identifying cognitive or learning style; A caution. - Chapter summaryPart Two DYSLEXIA; Chapter 3 THE 3 'D'S: DYSLEXIA, DEFINITIONS AND DIAGNOSIS; Introduction: What is dyslexia?; Defining dyslexia; Definitions and differences; How can dyslexia be diagnosed or identified?; Chapter summary; Chapter 4 DYSLEXIA - CURSE OR BLESSING?; Introduction: What impact does dyslexia have on daily life?; The pattern of difficulties; Dyslexia at home; Dyslexia at school; Learning difficulties sometimes related to dyslexia; Self-esteem and dyslexia - the effects of early negative experiences; Dyslexia in adults; Chapter summary; Chapter 5 STRENGTHS AND TALENTS. - Introduction: Does dyslexia bring special talents?The research background; Conclusions; Chapter summary; Part Three 'IT'S NO USE IF YOU CAN'T USE IT'; Chapter 6 APPLYING LEARNING STYLE THEORY TO LEARNING; Introduction: Recap - learning style and dyslexia; Learning styles and learning strategies; What theories underpin these strategies?; Schema theory - its role in learning; Memory function - its role in learning; Dyslexia and memory; What are the most effective ways of providing this support for a vulnerable student?; Summary; Chapter summary. - Part Four STRATEGIES FOR WHOLISTIC AND ANALYTIC LEARNERSChapter 7 WHOLISTIC APPROACHES; Introduction: What types of behaviour and approaches to learning might be characteristic of a wholistic learner?; The learning implications for people with dyslexia; What strategies can teachers use to help learners with wholistic preferences?; Getting students ready to learn; Teaching and learning strategies to help wholistic learners; Strategies for getting the information in - modes of presentation; Strategies for processing, storing and revising. - Strategies for getting information out - modes of expression. - Strategies for getting the information out - modes of expressionWholistic examination and revision techniques; Chapter summary; Chapter 8 ANALYTICAL APPROACHES; Introduction: What types of behaviour and approaches to learning might be preferred by an analytical learner?; Learning implications for people with dyslexia of adopting an analytical style; Getting students ready to learn; Teaching and learning strategies to help analytical learners; Strategies for getting information in - modes of presentation; Strategies for processing, storing and revising. - The first section of this research based but practical book has been updated to examine the most recent research in two key areas: dyslexia and the dyslexic experience and the major cognitive and learning styles. In the light of increased controversy around the use of learning style theory in the educational arena, suggestions are made as to ways in which these theories can be utilized to inform teaching and learning and maximize success for vulnerable learners. The second section provides a range of ways in which to enable learners to understand and utilize their individual styles along w
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| ISBN | 9780470511688
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