1st Edition
Learning and Learning Difficulties Approaches to teaching and assessment
By Peter Westwood
Copyright 2004
192 Pages
by
Routledge
192 Pages
by
Routledge
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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.
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;
Biography
Westwood, Peter