Learning and Learning Difficulties: Approaches to Teaching and Assessment

ISBN-13: 9781138157804 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017

Peter Westwood

Opis

This book supports inclusive practice by examining learning difficulties within the context of how humans learn and how teaching can create or prevent problems. It includes:

• a detailed look at different perspectives on human learning
• practical teaching approaches grounded in sound theory
• information on moderate to sever difficulties in literacy and numeracy.

This is an essential reference for SENCOs, staff working as part of a support unit or in special schools, LEA advisers, teachers and TAs.

Spis treści

Chapter 1 Perspectives on learning; Chapter 2 Theories of learning and motivation; Chapter 3 Brain, memory and intelligence; Chapter 4 Learning difficulties; Chapter 5 Specific learning disabilities; Chapter 6 Difficulties in reading; Chapter 7 Difficulties in writing and spelling; Chapter 8 Learning difficulties in mathematics; Chapter 9 Intellectual disability;

O autorze

Westwood, Peter