Spelling has always been an educational issue, with fierce proponents of the view that a student is not educated unless they are able to spell correctly and equally staunch supporters of the "spelling doesn't matter, it is the content that counts" school.  Many of the students with whom the writers have worked are those who "failed" at spelling in school. Few of them were taught spelling and most never "caught" the skill. The aim of the book is to encourage teachers to "teach" spelling, through using students' own written words as the basis of an individualized spelling programme. Teachers can, together with students, analyse problem words, develop an individual scheme for each student and discover effective strategies for remembering spellings. Suggestions are offered as to how such an individualized approach can be integrated into the classroom.  Included in this book are activities and photocopiable resource sheets which may be used to stimulate discussion about spelling, learning and language issues. However,teachers are encouraged to extend these ideas and develop their own which may be more relevant to their particular class or group. It was found that by acquiring a better understanding of words, word constructions and their own learning strategies, students become more interested in and enthusiastic about spelling in general.

Unscrambling Spelling

Education & Teaching

Cynthia Klein

Robin Millar

Schools & Teaching

Hodder Education

Making Sense of Spelling

D.C.L.D.

The Dyslexic Adult in a non-dyslexic world is aimed at teachers, employers, careers advisers, counsellors and any others who work with, support or live with dyslexic adults. Using case studies and adult "voices" to illustrate and elaborate their points, the authors explore a range of issues affecting dyslexic adults. The book approaches the understanding of dyslexia through the perspective of the dyslexic adult and through examining the dyslexic "cognitive style" and its impact on how this affects dyslexic adults in their personal, academic and work lives. The Dyslexic Adult explores the importance of diagnosis and discusses many of the contentious issues surrounding the assessment of dyslexic adults. It suggests strategies and creative solutions for dyslexic difficulties as well as ways of exploiting dyslexic strengths. Finally, it takes a look into the future, suggesting that changes in the 21st century may alter perceptions of dyslexia and the opportunities for roles which dyslexic adults play in society, and encourages the non-dyslexic world to value the contributions which dyslexic adults can make.

The Dyslexic Adult in a Non-dyslexic World

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Ellen Morgan

Mental Health

John Wiley&Sons

Diagnosing Dyslexia: A Guide to the Assessment of Adults with Specific Learning Difficulties

Basic Skills Agency

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