Dyslexia-Friendly Further and Higher Education
- Barbara Pavey - Lecturer in Higher Education, Training Dyslexia Specialists in the North of England
- Margaret Meehan - Coordinator of Specialist Tuition at Swansea University
- Alan Waugh - Programme Area Manager for Additional Support at City College, Coventry
Looking at how dyslexia impacts on learning, the authors suggest ways to improve the learning environment and explain how to help students develop the basic skills that will help them to make the transition from study to employment. Building on the latest research and understanding of dyslexia, they also consider overlapping characteristics, emotional and social issues and funding.
The book includes:
- visual chapter summaries
- case studies drawn from practice
- ideas for dyslexia-friendly written work, and lab and bench work
- international perspectives
- a selection of resources
- model lesson plans and useful checklists
This is essential reading not only for those studying dyslexia-focused programmes at Master's level, but also for mainstream practitioners wishing to improve their dyslexia knowledge and practice, and an ideal resource for professionals working in a school, college, university or adult setting, or delivering training and consultancy in this field.
Barbara Pavey is a Senior Lecturer in Education at York St John University.
Margaret Meehan is the Dyslexia Coordinator at Swansea University.
Alan Waugh is Programme Area Manager for Additional Support at City College, Coventry.
Clearly written text which will help teachers support students with dyslexia
Extremely useful book for those working with students with SPLDs.
Very useful resource for all teachers in higher education in supporting the student with dyslexia.
Very comprehensive read, giving useful insights into how to offer additional support to students living with dyslexia. This book ought to be standard read for all lecturers at both FE and HE levels.
Easy to read, gives good guidance for anyone working with disabilities or developing their knowledge in this field. Found it an enjoyable read. Would recommend.
This book would be a valuable addition to many libraries, particularly those serving students training to work in the lifelong learning sector. But, beyond that, it is important to remember that a dyslexia-friendly learning environment will enhance the learning experience of all students, not just those with learning differences; this book deserves a wide readership.
Sylvia Fairclough, Lecturer and Specialist Study Support Tutor, Dyslexia Action.
Very well laid out and detailed for this growing area. Evidently a wealth of experience went into this helpful practitioner's handbook.
This book provided me with useful information as a teacher to help my learners.
As I have an increasing number of mature students with dyslexia I found this book very informative.
Really useful read for lecturers, I currently have 2 students with severe dyslexia, this book has some valuable tips of strategies to help tutor and learner.
