Preliminaries; Contents; 1 Spelling current perspectives and issues; 2 How do children acquire spelling skills; 3 Individual differences among spellers; 4 Teaching general principles and approaches; 5 Methods for intervention; 6 Assessing spelling; 7 Resources for teachers; Appendices; Appendix 1 Glossary; Appendix 2 125 most commonly used words in children's writing; Appendix 3 South Australian Spelling Test SAST revised; Appendix 4 Diagnostic tests; References; Index
Summary
Spelling is an area of learning that often provokes vigorous debate amongsteducators and parents. This second edition of Peter Westwoods book Spelling provides acomprehensive overview of current issues, perspectives and methods in a clear, easy-to-read style. The author provides research-validated strategies that are based on an understanding of the learning process
