Computers : information technology in perspective

Synopsis

This comprehensive, practical resource gives educators at all levels essential information, techniques and tools for understanding dyslexia and adapting teaching methods in all subject areas to meet the learning style, social, and emotional needs of students who have dyslexia. Special features include over 50 full-page activity sheets you can photocopy as is for immediate use and interviews with students and adults who have had personal experience with dyslexia.

For easy use, materials are printed in a big 8 1/4" x 11" spiral-bound format and organized into 20 sections. Here's just a brief overview of what you'll find in each chapter.

• What Is Dyslexia? describes dyslexia and characteristics of this learning style.
• Assessment & Diagnosis explains how testing is helpful in planning an appropriate program.
• About Special Education gives basic information on the referral process, team meetings, and IEPs.
• Intervention Issues shows how to decide how much specialized instruction is needed for a student and where that instruction can be provided.
• Ten Principles of Instruction details ten basics for students with dyslexia that apply to all content areas.
• Teaching Reading describes in depth how to teach reading to students at all levels, from the student who doesn't know letter names and sounds to the student who decodes well but needs help with reading comprehension.
• Teaching Handwriting explains the basic principles of handwriting i