Teaching literacy to learners with dyslexia : a multisensory approach /
Kathleen Kelly, Sylvia Phillips.
- 3rd edition.
- xv, 502 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I. Teaching Learners with Dyslexia: Theory and Context What Is Dyslexia? The Role of Memory in Acquiring Literacy Skills Phonology, Phonological Awareness and Literacy Reading, Spelling and Dyslexia: Theory and Research Dyslexia and Learners for Whom English Is an Additional Language Part II. Teaching Literacy to Learners With Dyslexic-Type Difficulties Strategies for Reading Strategies for Spelling Strategies for Writing Part III. Conquering Literacy: A Multisensory Programme for Teaching Learners With Dyslexia Principles, Teaching Methods and Programme Structure Lesson Planning Alphabet Knowledge and Skills The Role of Memory in the Programme Introducing the New Teaching Point in a Lesson Part IV. Conquering Literacy: A Multisensory Programme Part V. The Accelerated Programme and Beyond Part VI. Downloadable Resources
"This bestselling text offers theoretical detail and depth alongside a programme of activities to implement in practice which can improve literacy levels and support children with dyslexia"-- This bestselling book for teaching literacy to children and young people aged 4–16 years with dyslexia and other specific literacy difficulties has been fully updated for its third edition. Providing a structured multi-sensory programme, ‘Conquering Literacy’, that includes placement tests, well-established strategies and examples of lesson planning, teaching activities, and reading, spelling and literacy concept cards, this book is an essential practical resource for teachers. This new edition includes: an additional section for learners who need an individualised, structured programme at an advanced stage (Stage II); a section on planning shorter, targeted interventions for learners with a particular difficulty e.g. spelling, revising; three new chapters on teaching reading, spelling and writing within mainstream classrooms using strategies which are successful with learners with dyslexia; downloadable teaching resources available from the companion website
College of Education Bachelor of Special Needs Education
In English
9781529767834
2021945939
Literacy --Study and teaching. English language-- Study and teaching.