This comprehensive book provides all the information that practitioners need to know about assessment in relation to their pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties. The why, how and what of assessment is addressed, whilst the link between assessment and intervention is also a key focus. Looking at the full range of Specific Learning Difficulties, this book provides practical guidance on implementing strategies that are tried and tested for use in any classroom, whilst also acknowledging that assessment is a process involving other professionals and parents. Addressing issues and topics common in inclusive classrooms around the world, key topics covered include: Specific Learning Difficulties in contextTeacher Assessment in literacy, numeracy and movementMotor development and co-ordination Attention factors in learning The key issues on learning differences Self-esteem and emotional literacy How to enhance skills and the self-sufficiency of teachers Assessing Children with Specific Learning Difficulties will be an invaluable guide for classroom teachers, learning support departments, psychologists and other professionals. This book is a thorough but readable guide on the theory and practice of assessing children with specific learning difference - Graeme Whyte, Special ChildrenOverall this is an informative book, specialist teachers can recommend it to colleagues for a better understanding of SpLD and how interventions might work in an educational setting.- Jan Beechey, Dyslexia ReviewThis book covers the full range of specific learning difficulties and provides practical guidance in terms of assessment and implementing strategies in the classroom. [...] This is a useful, timely and relevant publication -SEN Magazine Biografía del autor Gavin Reid is a fully registered Psychologist with the Health and Care Professionals (HCPC) in the UK and the College of Psychologists in British Columbia, Canada.Gad Elbeheri is the Dean of the Australian College of Kuwait; a university providing internationally recognized and accredited tertiary education to the Business and Engineering sectors.John Everatt is a Professor of Education at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.
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- Editorial: Vintage
- Autor: Reid, Dr Gavin
