Supporting Literacy: A Guide for Primary Classroom Assistants

ISBN-13: 9781138180383 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 108 str.

Kate Grant

Opis

This book is a user-friendly, practical guide for all Classroom Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and others who support children's learning in primary schools.

Recenzje

'This book gives thorough, clear and practical advice on the subject of supporting literacy. In a readable, user-friendly style it covers reading, writing, spelling, special needs, bilingual children and the use of computers. Each chapter ends with a bullet-pointed summary of the major isues, and a list of useful and accessible books for further reading. There is also an excellent glossary and a selection of useful photocpiable resources.' - Sue Palmer, Times Educational Supplement

'This book is an excellent resource. Literacy coordinators will feel confident in using this material to lead training sessions themselves.' - Thelma Page, Teachers' Bookshelf

Spis treści

1. Understanding the Literacy Hour 2. Helping Children with Reading 3. Helping Children with Writing and Spelling 4. Children with Special Educational Needs 5. Supporting Bilingual Children 6. Using Computers to Support Literacy

O autorze

Kate Grant is an Education Writer, Trainer and Consultant. She has trained many Classroom Assistants to support children's reading and writing. Originally a primary school teacher, she has specialised in teaching children with literacy difficulties for 20 years, and in 1994 she created the successful '15 minutes a Day' Reading Programme, used by Classroom Assistants in many schools.