Dyslexia and Literacy provides a comprehensive, practical introduction for all professionals seek... more Dyslexia and Literacy provides a comprehensive, practical introduction for all professionals seeking an understanding of dyslexia in children. Divided into 4 parts, the book firstly introduces the various theoretical perspectives and follows this up with identification and assessment techniques with an emphasis on practical, classroom related issues. The third part of the text covers topics related to the school curriculum and a final section covers issues that relate to the learning process. An invaluable text for anyone who needs to know about dyslexia in children including post-graduate students in psychology and education, SENCOs and trainee teachers.
... Page 4. Approaching Difficulties in Literacy Development: Assessment, Pedagogy and Programmes... more ... Page 4. Approaching Difficulties in Literacy Development: Assessment, Pedagogy and Programmes Edited by Felicity Fletcher-Campbell, Janet Soler and Gavin Reid Page 5. The Open University Walton Hall Milton Keynes MK7 6AA United Kingdom www. open. ac. ...
Part 1 1. Policy Contexts and the Debates over How to Teach Literacy Part 2: What is Literacy: A ... more Part 1 1. Policy Contexts and the Debates over How to Teach Literacy Part 2: What is Literacy: A Simple or Complex Process? 2. Literacy: In Search of a Paradigm 3. Framing the Issues in Literacy Education Part 3: Are there Increasing Difficulties with Literacy? 4. Explanations of the Current International 'Literacy Crises' 5. Simply Doing Their Job? The Politics of Reading Standards and 'Real Books' 6. When Will the Phonics Police Come Knocking? 7. Literacy Assessment and the Politics of Identities 8. Learning Difficulties and the New Literacy Studies: A Socially-Critical Perspective Part 4: What Political and Historical Considerations Shape Curricula and Programmatic Responses to Literacy Difficulties? 9. A Veteran Enters the Reading Wars: My Journey 10. Reading Recovery and Pause, Prompt, Praise: Professional Visions and Current Practices 11. How Inclusive is the Literacy Hour? 12. Developmental Dyslexia: Into the Future Part 5: How Does Social Class, Culture, Ethnicity and Gender Impact upon Literacy Difficulties? Can they be Addressed? 13. Texts in Context: Mapping out the Gender Differentiation of the Reading Curriculum 14. The Literacy Acquisition of Black and Asian 'English-as-Additional-Language' (EAL) Learners: Anti-Racist Assessment and Intervention Challenges 15. Bilingualism and Literacies in Primary School: Implications for Professional Development 16. Psychosocial Factors in the Aetiology and Course of Specific Learning Disabilities Part 6: The Impact of the Political, Social and Cultural upon Individual Difficulties with Literacy and their School Curricula 17. Myths of Illiteracy: Childhood Memories of Reading in London's East End 18. New Times! Old Ways? Part 7: Ethical and Social Justice Issues 19. Justice, Literacy, and Impediments to Learning Literacy 20. Reforming Special Education: Beyond 'Inclusion'
Part 1 1. Dilemmas in the Choice of Responses to Students' Difficulties in Literacy Developme... more Part 1 1. Dilemmas in the Choice of Responses to Students' Difficulties in Literacy Development Part 2: Family and Community 2. Parents and Teachers 3. Collaboration Between Teachers and Parents in Assisting Children's Reading 4. Pause Prompt Praise: Reading Tutoring Procedures for Home and School Partnership 5. Dyslexia: Parents in Need 6. Rhetoric and Research in Family Literacy 7. Developing Literacy in Families with Histories of Reading Problems: Preliminary Results from a Longitudinal Study of Young Children of Dyslexic Parents 8. Partnership Approaches - New Futures for Travellers Part 3: School and Classroom 9. Using Soft Systems Methodology to Re-think Special Needs 10. Case Studies of Individual Classrooms 11. Contradictory Models: The Dilemma of Specific Learning Difficulties 12. The National Literacy Strategy and Dyslexia: A Comparison of Teaching Methods and Materials Part 4: Individual Pupil 13. Examinations Assessment and Special Arrangements 14. Learning to Understand Written Language 15. Specific Development Dyslexia (SDD) 'Basics to Back' in 2000 and Beyond? 16. Multisensory Teaching of Reading in Mainstream Settings 17. Researching the Social and Emotional Consequences of Dyslexia 18. An Examination of the Relationship Between Labelling and Stigmatisation with Special Reference to Dyslexia 19. The Long-Term Effects of Two Interventions for Children with Reading Difficulties 20. Teaching Spelling: Some Questions Answered 21. Spelling
ABSTRACT Addressing the sensitive issue of difficulties in literacy development this practical bo... more ABSTRACT Addressing the sensitive issue of difficulties in literacy development this practical book outlines what is meant by 'literacy' and the barriers to literacy development such as social class, ethnicity, culture and gender. It emphasises practical strategies and programmes to help reduce these barriers at school, family and community levels. Throughout, the highly qualified team of authors relate cognitive, psychological, and socio-cultural perspectives to current curriculum policies, controversies and ethical considerations. This book enables practitioners to reflect critically upon the choices available to them in assessing and supporting students who experience difficulties in literacy development. Topics covered include a thorough consideration of dyslexia, bilingualism, the conceptualising of literacy, equity issues, and suggestions for assessment and planning for pupils. This is essential reading for students on initial teacher training courses and teachers on CPD courses in the area of special needs, literacy and dyslexia. It is also a companion course guide for the Open University’s new Difficulties in Literacy Development course.
This article reports on research commissioned by the Scottish Executive Education Department (SEE... more This article reports on research commissioned by the Scottish Executive Education Department (SEED). It aimed to establish the range and extent of policy and provision in the area of specific learning difficulties (SpLD) and dyslexia throughout Scotland. The research was conducted between January and June 2004 by a team from the University of Edinburgh. The information was gathered from a questionnaire sent to all education authorities (100% response rate was achieved). Additional information was also obtained from supplementary interviews and additional materials provided by education authorities. The results indicated that nine education authorities in Scotland (out of 32) have explicit policies on dyslexia and eight authorities have policies on SpLD. It was noted however that most authorities catered for dyslexia and SpLD within a more generic policy framework covering aspects of Special Educational Needs or within documentation on 'effective learning'. In relation to identification thirty-six specific tests, or procedures, were mentioned. Classroom observation, as a procedure was rated high by most authorities. Eleven authorities operated a formal staged process combining identification and intervention. Generally, authorities supported a broader understanding of the role of identification and assessment and the use of standardized tests was only part of a wider assessment process. It was however noted that good practice in identification and intervention was not necessarily dependent on the existence of a dedicated policy on SpLD/dyslexia. Over fifty different intervention strategies/programmes were noted in the responses. Twenty-four authorities indicated that they had developed examples of good practice. The results have implications for teachers and parents as well as those involved in staff development. Pointers are provided for effective practice and the results reflect some of the issues on the current debate on dyslexia particularly relating to early identification.
The Commission for Racial Equality (Special Educational Needs Assessment in Strathclyde: Report o... more The Commission for Racial Equality (Special Educational Needs Assessment in Strathclyde: Report of a Formal Investigation, CRE, London, 1996) highlighted the significant under-representation of bilingual children among pupils assessed as having specific learning difficulties/dyslexia. In this present study an audit was undertaken in order to explore issues arising from the Commission's report, initially using 53 schools from one education authority. This revealed an extremely low incidence of suspected dyslexia among bilingual pupils. A second study was carried out in a further nine education authorities, surveying 91 schools with bilingual pupils. The incidence of suspected dyslexia in bilingual pupils was found to be extremely low. Twenty-seven cases were examined. Most cases concerned pupils aged 7:0-9:0. Difficulties associated with conventional indicators of dyslexia are discussed. A wide variety of assessment approaches were reported and the use of first language (L1) assessment varied. The process of assessment tended to be lengthy and inconclusive. However, this report suggests that caution is necessary when considering dyslexia in the early stages of second language (L2) development. Copyright
Page 1. Meeting Difficulties in Litetacy Development Research, policy and practice Janice Weatmou... more Page 1. Meeting Difficulties in Litetacy Development Research, policy and practice Janice Weatmouth, Janet Solet and Gavin Reid The Open « w »-wo Univetsity Page 2. ... Gavin Reid is a Seniot Lectutet in the Department of Educational Studies at The Univetsity ot Edinbutgh. ...
Dyslexia and Literacy provides a comprehensive, practical introduction for all professionals seek... more Dyslexia and Literacy provides a comprehensive, practical introduction for all professionals seeking an understanding of dyslexia in children. Divided into 4 parts, the book firstly introduces the various theoretical perspectives and follows this up with identification and assessment techniques with an emphasis on practical, classroom related issues. The third part of the text covers topics related to the school curriculum and a final section covers issues that relate to the learning process. An invaluable text for anyone who needs to know about dyslexia in children including post-graduate students in psychology and education, SENCOs and trainee teachers.
... Page 4. Approaching Difficulties in Literacy Development: Assessment, Pedagogy and Programmes... more ... Page 4. Approaching Difficulties in Literacy Development: Assessment, Pedagogy and Programmes Edited by Felicity Fletcher-Campbell, Janet Soler and Gavin Reid Page 5. The Open University Walton Hall Milton Keynes MK7 6AA United Kingdom www. open. ac. ...
Part 1 1. Policy Contexts and the Debates over How to Teach Literacy Part 2: What is Literacy: A ... more Part 1 1. Policy Contexts and the Debates over How to Teach Literacy Part 2: What is Literacy: A Simple or Complex Process? 2. Literacy: In Search of a Paradigm 3. Framing the Issues in Literacy Education Part 3: Are there Increasing Difficulties with Literacy? 4. Explanations of the Current International 'Literacy Crises' 5. Simply Doing Their Job? The Politics of Reading Standards and 'Real Books' 6. When Will the Phonics Police Come Knocking? 7. Literacy Assessment and the Politics of Identities 8. Learning Difficulties and the New Literacy Studies: A Socially-Critical Perspective Part 4: What Political and Historical Considerations Shape Curricula and Programmatic Responses to Literacy Difficulties? 9. A Veteran Enters the Reading Wars: My Journey 10. Reading Recovery and Pause, Prompt, Praise: Professional Visions and Current Practices 11. How Inclusive is the Literacy Hour? 12. Developmental Dyslexia: Into the Future Part 5: How Does Social Class, Culture, Ethnicity and Gender Impact upon Literacy Difficulties? Can they be Addressed? 13. Texts in Context: Mapping out the Gender Differentiation of the Reading Curriculum 14. The Literacy Acquisition of Black and Asian 'English-as-Additional-Language' (EAL) Learners: Anti-Racist Assessment and Intervention Challenges 15. Bilingualism and Literacies in Primary School: Implications for Professional Development 16. Psychosocial Factors in the Aetiology and Course of Specific Learning Disabilities Part 6: The Impact of the Political, Social and Cultural upon Individual Difficulties with Literacy and their School Curricula 17. Myths of Illiteracy: Childhood Memories of Reading in London's East End 18. New Times! Old Ways? Part 7: Ethical and Social Justice Issues 19. Justice, Literacy, and Impediments to Learning Literacy 20. Reforming Special Education: Beyond 'Inclusion'
Part 1 1. Dilemmas in the Choice of Responses to Students' Difficulties in Literacy Developme... more Part 1 1. Dilemmas in the Choice of Responses to Students' Difficulties in Literacy Development Part 2: Family and Community 2. Parents and Teachers 3. Collaboration Between Teachers and Parents in Assisting Children's Reading 4. Pause Prompt Praise: Reading Tutoring Procedures for Home and School Partnership 5. Dyslexia: Parents in Need 6. Rhetoric and Research in Family Literacy 7. Developing Literacy in Families with Histories of Reading Problems: Preliminary Results from a Longitudinal Study of Young Children of Dyslexic Parents 8. Partnership Approaches - New Futures for Travellers Part 3: School and Classroom 9. Using Soft Systems Methodology to Re-think Special Needs 10. Case Studies of Individual Classrooms 11. Contradictory Models: The Dilemma of Specific Learning Difficulties 12. The National Literacy Strategy and Dyslexia: A Comparison of Teaching Methods and Materials Part 4: Individual Pupil 13. Examinations Assessment and Special Arrangements 14. Learning to Understand Written Language 15. Specific Development Dyslexia (SDD) 'Basics to Back' in 2000 and Beyond? 16. Multisensory Teaching of Reading in Mainstream Settings 17. Researching the Social and Emotional Consequences of Dyslexia 18. An Examination of the Relationship Between Labelling and Stigmatisation with Special Reference to Dyslexia 19. The Long-Term Effects of Two Interventions for Children with Reading Difficulties 20. Teaching Spelling: Some Questions Answered 21. Spelling
ABSTRACT Addressing the sensitive issue of difficulties in literacy development this practical bo... more ABSTRACT Addressing the sensitive issue of difficulties in literacy development this practical book outlines what is meant by 'literacy' and the barriers to literacy development such as social class, ethnicity, culture and gender. It emphasises practical strategies and programmes to help reduce these barriers at school, family and community levels. Throughout, the highly qualified team of authors relate cognitive, psychological, and socio-cultural perspectives to current curriculum policies, controversies and ethical considerations. This book enables practitioners to reflect critically upon the choices available to them in assessing and supporting students who experience difficulties in literacy development. Topics covered include a thorough consideration of dyslexia, bilingualism, the conceptualising of literacy, equity issues, and suggestions for assessment and planning for pupils. This is essential reading for students on initial teacher training courses and teachers on CPD courses in the area of special needs, literacy and dyslexia. It is also a companion course guide for the Open University’s new Difficulties in Literacy Development course.
This article reports on research commissioned by the Scottish Executive Education Department (SEE... more This article reports on research commissioned by the Scottish Executive Education Department (SEED). It aimed to establish the range and extent of policy and provision in the area of specific learning difficulties (SpLD) and dyslexia throughout Scotland. The research was conducted between January and June 2004 by a team from the University of Edinburgh. The information was gathered from a questionnaire sent to all education authorities (100% response rate was achieved). Additional information was also obtained from supplementary interviews and additional materials provided by education authorities. The results indicated that nine education authorities in Scotland (out of 32) have explicit policies on dyslexia and eight authorities have policies on SpLD. It was noted however that most authorities catered for dyslexia and SpLD within a more generic policy framework covering aspects of Special Educational Needs or within documentation on 'effective learning'. In relation to identification thirty-six specific tests, or procedures, were mentioned. Classroom observation, as a procedure was rated high by most authorities. Eleven authorities operated a formal staged process combining identification and intervention. Generally, authorities supported a broader understanding of the role of identification and assessment and the use of standardized tests was only part of a wider assessment process. It was however noted that good practice in identification and intervention was not necessarily dependent on the existence of a dedicated policy on SpLD/dyslexia. Over fifty different intervention strategies/programmes were noted in the responses. Twenty-four authorities indicated that they had developed examples of good practice. The results have implications for teachers and parents as well as those involved in staff development. Pointers are provided for effective practice and the results reflect some of the issues on the current debate on dyslexia particularly relating to early identification.
The Commission for Racial Equality (Special Educational Needs Assessment in Strathclyde: Report o... more The Commission for Racial Equality (Special Educational Needs Assessment in Strathclyde: Report of a Formal Investigation, CRE, London, 1996) highlighted the significant under-representation of bilingual children among pupils assessed as having specific learning difficulties/dyslexia. In this present study an audit was undertaken in order to explore issues arising from the Commission's report, initially using 53 schools from one education authority. This revealed an extremely low incidence of suspected dyslexia among bilingual pupils. A second study was carried out in a further nine education authorities, surveying 91 schools with bilingual pupils. The incidence of suspected dyslexia in bilingual pupils was found to be extremely low. Twenty-seven cases were examined. Most cases concerned pupils aged 7:0-9:0. Difficulties associated with conventional indicators of dyslexia are discussed. A wide variety of assessment approaches were reported and the use of first language (L1) assessment varied. The process of assessment tended to be lengthy and inconclusive. However, this report suggests that caution is necessary when considering dyslexia in the early stages of second language (L2) development. Copyright
Page 1. Meeting Difficulties in Litetacy Development Research, policy and practice Janice Weatmou... more Page 1. Meeting Difficulties in Litetacy Development Research, policy and practice Janice Weatmouth, Janet Solet and Gavin Reid The Open « w »-wo Univetsity Page 2. ... Gavin Reid is a Seniot Lectutet in the Department of Educational Studies at The Univetsity ot Edinbutgh. ...
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