'The book is a useful introductory reader for any initial post-compulsory teacher training programme, or the early stages of a degree in post-compulsory education and training. It would also be valuable additional reading for basic skills tutors embarking on the new adult literacy and numeracy qualifications' - Escalate 'It is a useful and practical resource which, even if not used for the purposes of staff development, contains helpful insights into something we often talk about but rarely stop to examine' - Adult Learners Self-esteem is a major factor in learning outcomes, with research...

This book shows how to combat the stress and low self-esteem suffered by many teachers. Denis Lawrence focuses on the relationship between stress and self-esteem, and sets out a programme of easy-to-use everyday strategies to reduce the problem.

This book sets out to answer common questions regarding dyslexia. It should prove to be a valuable source of reference for adult students with dyslexia as well as for their tutors and lecturers. Dyslexia has traditionally been controversial with many different definitions and explanations of its origin. The situation today has changed radically. There is now genetic and biological evidence for the existence of dyslexia and this research is outlined in the book. As a result of the burgeoning research dyslexia has now become an official category of disability. Consequently, most adult students...

This book is the second in a trilogy recording the life and career of Denis Lawrence up to the present time. Denis takes the reader along with him on his journey through his life since childhood. The story unfolds with humour and insights that marked his first book recapturing his many and varied careers since he left school. Denis is a qualified teacher, educational psychologist, university lecturer and author of text books for teachers and parents. His books are best sellers enjoying international acclaim and are now translated into many varied languages. He also enjoys writing books for...

This is the second book in a trilogy describing the life and career of Denis Lawrence. It takes the reader through a journey marking his many and varied careers as well as his family and sailing adventures. The stories are presented with humour, warmth and insight.

This is the third book in the triology of Denis Lawrence's biography. It begins with the fulfillment of his boyhood dream to emigrate to Australia. It continues with his many adventures there. He becomes an Australian citizen and makes a major decision to spend six months of each year in both Australia and the UK. The book is written with warmth, pathos and humour. Denis demonstrates his belief in the importance and value of friendships and loving family relationships.