Dyslexia, Literacy and Inclusion
Child-centred perspectives
- Sean MacBlain
- Louise Long - St Mary's University College Belfast
- Jill Dunn - Stranmillis University College
This book is about raising standards in literacy for children with dyslexia by putting the child at the centre of everything you do, focusing on wellbeing, and recognising the role that adults have to play in ensuring all children reach their potential. Concentrating on children in primary schools and early years settings the book looks at:
- Early intervention
- Pupil voice
- Working as a team
- New literacies
- Child-centred identification, assessment and provision
- Challenges for the inclusive school.
Suitable for all those working with children with dyslexia this book contains strategies that can be easily adopted to academically and emotionally benefit the children you are working with.
A concise, comprehensive & relevant book with excellent links to practice.
I particularly liked the section on emotional intelligence, but I also liked the practical suggestions, and ideas for getting parents involved.
A comprehensive book which has been useful for students on both undergraduate and masters level courses.
Clear and accessible text, well-presented with chapter aims and summaries to guide the reader. Relevant examples follow a brief case-study approach with reflective exercises. Chapter 3 (dyslexia) was especially well-received by students and formed the base for much discussion and debate.
Well written - excellent sections : aims, example and summary.
Appreciate the reflective 'exercises' - these will be useful for trainee teachers.
Clearly written and researched book. We will be recommending it as a supplementary reader linking SEND, literacy and inclusion.
Thank you
Chapter is now available for the Dyslexia: Leadership & Management module as additional whole-child perspective of the book is a useful addition to the reading list.
I would recommend the book to all primary and early years classroom teachers and support assistants and all who work with children with dyslexia. Students in Teacher Training (primary and early years) would also gain knowledge and understanding from reading and reflecting on the contents of the book.
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