'A compendium of strategies gathered from Amanda's knowledge of dyslexia and the demands of University, combined with experiences shared by dyslexic students: this invaluable resource should enable learners to make the most of their time in Higher Education and help to inform the staff who support them.' Tilly Mortimore, Bath Spa University

Amanda T. Abbott-Jones provides practical and motivational guidance for dyslexic learners in higher education. It presents effective strategies appropriate for dealing with an array of study tasks including note taking, essay writing, reading, exams etc., while also delivering targeted emotional support. Pragmatic methods are delivered from the voices of students with dyslexia who have first-hand experience of fine-tuning study techniques, making learning suitable for how the dyslexic brain processes and memorises information to become successful in the academic world. As such, this book does not simply present strategies from an educational perspective, but instead draws on the wealth of empirical knowledge from the source of dyslexia – the dyslexic people themselves. This gives readers a collective shared identity, which has been previously lacking, teamed with valuable advice on ways to overcome cognitive and emotional difficulties by using appropriate strategies to enable people with dyslexia to flourish in the university environment.
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1. Introductory chapter – dyslexia and difficulties with study skills; 2. Organisation techniques and meeting deadlines; 3. Note taking strategies; 4. Reading strategies; 5. Making learning memorable; 6. Essay writing strategies; 7. Spelling techniques; 8. Revision and examination techniques; 9. Presentation techniques; 10. Public speaking, interviews, seminar discussion and debate techniques; 11. Emotional coping techniques and looking after your wellbeing.
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Provides techniques for dealing with study tasks both cognitively and emotionally for students with dyslexia in higher education.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781009219051
Publisert
2023-09-28
Utgiver
Cambridge University Press; Cambridge University Press
Vekt
694 gr
Høyde
227 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Dybde
24 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
484