The Dyslexia-Friendly Teacher′s Toolkit

Strategies for Teaching Students 3-18

Barbara Pavey, Margaret Meehan, Sarah Davis

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Sage Publications Ltd
17 June 2013

Teaching of dyslexic students

""This book is a really practical, hands-on guide packed with a wealth of advice on strategies and ""things to try"" reflecting the authors' extensive experience. If you want to make effective, inclusive dyslexia-friendly classrooms a reality rather than an aspiration, this book is for you."" - Dr John P. Rack, Head of Research and Development, Dyslexia Action

In this toolkit the authors provide you with the foundations for making your setting and your teaching style dyslexia-friendly. There is a general overview of the principles and practices required, and what the dyslexia-aware teacher needs to bear in mind.

Chapters cover:

understanding learners with dyslexia dyslexia and phonics dyslexia and English as an Additional Language dyslexia and mathematics dyslexia and science dyslexia and creativity

Each chapter includes visual chapter overviews, tried and tested strategies for the classroom and the whole school, using technology to help learners, case studies from practice, children's voices and sources of further information. The book offers you ideas and advice, and will ensure you feel confident you are doing the right things to help overcome barriers to learning.

Barbara Pavey is a lecturer in Higher Education, training dyslexia specialists in the North of England.

Margaret Meehan is Coordinator of Specialist Tuition at Swansea University.

Sarah Davis is an Early Years Leading Teacher working in North Yorkshire.

By: Barbara Pavey, Margaret Meehan, Sarah Davis
Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 297mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 350g
ISBN: 9781446207086
ISBN 10: 1446207080
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 17 June 2013
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Barbara Pavey worked as a teacher and SEN specialist for many years and is now Lecturer in Education (SEN) at the University of Wales, Swansea.

Reviews for The Dyslexia-Friendly Teacher′s Toolkit: Strategies for Teaching Students 3-18

The book is an inspiring and comprehensive source of information and ideas for creating a dyslexia-friendly learning environment at all levels, and in my opinion deserves a place in the staff room of all schools. -- Jo Hollingsworth 'This book is a really practical, hands-on guide packed with a wealth of advice on strategies and 'things to try' reflecting the authors' extensive experience. If you want to make effective, inclusive dyslexia friendly classrooms a reality rather than an aspiration, this book is for you' -Dr John P Rack, Head of Research and Development, Dyslexia Action