Managing Dyslexia at University

A Resource for Students, Academic and Support Staff
1. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-1-138-37304-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 112 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 297 mm, Gewicht: 454 g

A thorough and comprehensive guide for both education professionals and those affected by dyslexia, this book is predominantly a guidebook. It includes lots of practical advice and is based on the authors’ sound knowledge of current theory and practice.

It includes:

- photocopiable materials

- contact and reference details

- personal organisation advice

- ways forward for potential problems

- information on secondary or associated difficulties.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jamieson, Claire

Morgan, Ellen

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Universitäten, Hochschulen
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Teildisziplinen der Pädagogik Sonderpädagogik, Heilpädagogik Lernschwierigkeiten, Legasthenie, ADHS

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Dyslexia, Legal and Administrative Issues. Assessment and Diagnosis. Effects of Dyslexia on Literacy Skills. Effects of Dyslexia on Studying and Learning. Secondary and Associated Difficulties. Choosing a Degree Subject – Horses for Courses. University-Based Support. Roles and Responsibilities of Staff and Students. Study Skills for the Dyslexic Student. CD Photocopiable Resources

Über Autor(innen)

Claire Jamieson is Dyslexia Coordinator at UCL. She was a member of the 2005 DfES Working Party on Assessment of Dyslexia in Higher Education. She was a founder member of ADSHE and was Chair from 2004 -2006, and is Vice Chair of the National Committee for Standards in Assessment and Training. She has many years of experience as an assessor and tutor of dyslexic students.
Ellen Morgan worked as a Dyslexia Coordinator in Higher Education for 18 years; she is currently a Specialist Dyslexia Tutor at The City University, London, and has published widely in the field of adult dyslexia.