
Meeting Difficulties in Literacy Development
Research, Policy and Practice
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 12. December 2002
Book
Hardback
352 pages
978-0-415-30470-2 (ISBN)
Description
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 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.
Reviews / Votes
'Will be extremely useful for practitioners requiring to engage in the most recent initiatives and ideas on literacy development, and particularly for those who deal with children who experience barriers to literacy, whether these stem from linguistic, cultural, social or cognitive factors.' - British Journal of Educational StudiesMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Professional and Undergraduate
Illustrations
2 s/w Tabellen
2 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
628 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-30470-2 (9780415304702)
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Additional editions

Gavin Reid | Janet Soler | Janice Wearmouth
Meeting Difficulties in Literacy Development
Research, Policy and Practice
E-Book
09/2003
Routledge
€69.99
Available for download

Gavin Reid | Janet Soler | Janice Wearmouth
Meeting Difficulties in Literacy Development
Research, Policy and Practice
E-Book
09/2003
Routledge
€69.99
Available for download

Gavin Reid | Janet Soler | Janice Wearmouth
Meeting Difficulties in Literacy Development
Research, Policy and Practice
Book
12/2002
1st Edition
Routledge
€81.89
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Persons
Gavin Reid, Janet Soler, Janice Wearmouth
Content
1. Models or, and Debates Over, the Reading Process 2. Concepts of Dyslexia 3. Responses to Dyslexia 4. Socio-Cultural Models and Approaches 5. Gender, Ethnicity and Experiences of Difficulties in Literacy Development 6. Equity, Inclusion and the Law 7. National Curricula Frameworks for Literacy Development 8. Assessment of Barriers to Literacy Development 9. Framework for Planning 10. School Responses to Difficulties in Literacy 11. Supporting Students' Literary Acquisition at the Level of the Family 12. Towards Inclusive Schools: Considering Literacy Difficulties