Multilingualism, Literacy and Dyslexia
Breaking down barriers for educators
2nd Edition
Published on 11. February 2016
Book
Hardback
252 pages
978-1-138-89863-9 (ISBN)
Description
This fully revised new edition provides advice on the identification, assessment and support of bilingual learners and assists practitioners in identifying the difference between literacy difficulties due to bilingualism or multilingualism and dyslexia. An essential text for staff development, it includes innovative approaches in technology and teaching programmes beneficial to multilingual learners and advice on learning additional languages. With contributions from experts from across the globe, this book will provide guidance on key themes, including:
the assessment of multilingual learners
the impact of dyslexia on bilingualism
the literacy challenges facing learners from Indigenous cultures
the role of the SENCO in identifying children with English as an additional language and Dyslexia
the emotional needs of learners with bi/multilingualism and Dyslexia
This book will provide guidance to anyone involved in literacy development and language learning. With the increase in international schools around the globe and the ever growing desire for parents to ensure that their children become proficient in English, this book will appeal to teachers, teaching assistants, specialists, and all other practitioners who work with bi/multilingual children.
the assessment of multilingual learners
the impact of dyslexia on bilingualism
the literacy challenges facing learners from Indigenous cultures
the role of the SENCO in identifying children with English as an additional language and Dyslexia
the emotional needs of learners with bi/multilingualism and Dyslexia
This book will provide guidance to anyone involved in literacy development and language learning. With the increase in international schools around the globe and the ever growing desire for parents to ensure that their children become proficient in English, this book will appeal to teachers, teaching assistants, specialists, and all other practitioners who work with bi/multilingual children.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate and Professional
Illustrations
2 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 13 s/w Zeichnungen, 11 s/w Tabellen
11 Tables, black and white; 13 Line drawings, black and white; 2 Halftones, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
Weight
660 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-89863-9 (9781138898639)
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Lindsay Peer | Gavin Reid
Multilingualism, Literacy and Dyslexia
Breaking down barriers for educators
Book
02/2016
2nd Edition
Routledge
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Lindsay Peer | Gavin Reid
Multilingualism, Literacy and Dyslexia
Breaking down barriers for educators
E-Book
02/2016
2nd Edition
Routledge
€59.49
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Lindsay Peer | Gavin Reid
Multilingualism, Literacy and Dyslexia
Breaking down barriers for educators
E-Book
02/2016
2nd Edition
Routledge
€59.49
Available for download
Persons
Lindsay Peer, CBE, is an educational and chartered psychologist, international speaker, author and expert witness. Her previously published titles with Routledge include Glue Ear, Dyslexia: Successful Inclusion in Secondary Schools and Introduction to Dyslexia.
Gavin Reid is an international consultant and psychologist. His previously published titles with Routledge include The Routledge Companion to Dyslexia, Assessing Children with Specific Learning Difficulties, Dyslexia and Inclusion, Addressing Difficulties in Literacy Development and Meeting Difficulties in Literacy Development.
Gavin Reid is an international consultant and psychologist. His previously published titles with Routledge include The Routledge Companion to Dyslexia, Assessing Children with Specific Learning Difficulties, Dyslexia and Inclusion, Addressing Difficulties in Literacy Development and Meeting Difficulties in Literacy Development.
Content
Foreword Section 1: Multilingualism, Literacy and Dyslexia: The Context 1. Introduction 2. Dyslexia and learning: theory into practice 3. Dyslexia, Bi/Multilingualism and Otitis Media (Glue Ear): A Sticky Educational Problem! 4. Dyslexia and Multilingualism: a critical perspective 5. Principles and guidelines in test construction for multilingual children 6. Multilingualism: The Role of the Psychologist in Assessment and Intervention 7. Language, literacy, identity and culture: Challenges and responses for Indigenous Maori learners Section 2: Planning Implementing Intervention 8. Language-based literacy interventions: Innovative practice in South Africa 9. Foreign language teacher training on dyslexia: DysTEFL resources 10. EAL, SEND and Dyslexia; the role of the 21st Century SENCO 11. Findings from a Multilingualism Project 12. Dyslexia and Bilingualism: The Case of Children Learning English as an Additional Language 13. Theory and practice in the support of young people and adults with English as an Additional Language and dyslexia, in further and higher education 14. Two Blingual Case Studies From A Specialist Dyslexia Practioner's Perspective - Working In Germany Section 3: Planning and Implementing Intervention 15. Contradictions/dilemmas around differentiation in and out of class for students with dyslexia studying EFL 16. Approaching Dyslexia and Multiple Languages 17. The development of reading skills in children provided simultaneous instruction in two distinct writing systems 18. The emotional and mental health challenges of acculturation, multilingual stress and migration 19. Policy Considerations in Addressing the Needs of L2 Learners Who May Have Dyslexia 20. Neighbor Languages in Scandinavia in a Multilingual World Post Script