Supporting Students with Dyslexia in Secondary Schools

This highly practical book focuses on the teaching and learning of students with dyslexia in the context of the mainstream secondary curriculum, and provides practical guidance for school managers and subject teachers.

Informationen zum Autor Moira Thomson was formerly Principal Teacher of Support for Learning at Broughton High School, Edinburgh, and a Development Officer for the City of Edinburgh Department of Children and Families. She is currently an educational consultant, providing Continuing Professional Development for teachers and volunteers in an advisory capacity to local dyslexia organisations and parent groups. Klappentext This highly practical book focuses on the teaching and learning of students with dyslexia in the context of the mainstream secondary curriculum, and provides practical guidance for school managers and subject teachers. Zusammenfassung This highly practical book focuses on the teaching and learning of students with dyslexia in the context of the mainstream secondary curriculum, and provides practical guidance for school managers and subject teachers. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Identification of dyslexia at the secondary school 2 Investigation and assessment of dyslexia at the secondary school 3 Classroom Management of Dyslexia 4 Framework of Support for Dyslexic Pupils at the Secondary School 5 Cross curricular Issues 6 Subject Teachers' Guides 7 Dyslexia and examinations 8 Developing independent study skills 9 Using ICT to support dyslexia 10 Supporting and working with parents of dyslexic students

Autorentext

Moira Thomson was formerly Principal Teacher of Support for Learning at Broughton High School, Edinburgh, and a Development Officer for the City of Edinburgh Department of Children and Families. She is currently an educational consultant, providing Continuing Professional Development for teachers and volunteers in an advisory capacity to local dyslexia organisations and parent groups.

Inhalt

1 Identification of dyslexia at the secondary school 2 Investigation and assessment of dyslexia at the secondary school 3 Classroom Management of Dyslexia 4 Framework of Support for Dyslexic Pupils at the Secondary School 5 Cross curricular Issues 6 Subject Teachers' Guides 7 Dyslexia and examinations 8 Developing independent study skills 9 Using ICT to support dyslexia 10 Supporting and working with parents of dyslexic students