Title Assessing children with specific learning difficulties : a teacher's practical guide / Gavin Reid, Gad Elbeheri and John Everatt

Published Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an Informa business, [2016]

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Description 1 online resource Series David Fulton / Nasen David Fulton / Nasen Contents Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of figures and tables; About the authors; Introduction; 1 SpLD in context: pointers for practice; 2 The assessment process; 3 Teacher assessment: literacy; 4 Numeracy: mathematics learning difficulties; 5 Teacher assessment: movement; 6 Behavioural problems: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and emotional and behavioural disorders; 7 Assessment and the role of the educational psychologist; 8 Recognising and dealing with self-esteem, motivation and emotional needs; 9 Identifying and utilising learning preferences and styles 10 Higher education and the workplace11 Developing an assessment framework; 12 Sources and resources for assessment; References; Index Summary This comprehensive book provides all the information that practitioners need to know about assessment in relation to their pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties. The why, how and what of assessment is addressed, whilst the link between assessment and intervention is also a key focus. Looking at the full range of Specific Learning Difficulties, this book provides practical guidance on implementing strategies that are tried and tested for use in any classroom, whilst also acknowledging that assessment is a process involving other professionals and parents. Addressing issues and topics common in inclusive classrooms around the world, key topics covered include: Specific Learning Difficulties in context Teacher Assessment in literacy, numeracy and movement Motor development and co-ordination Attention factors in learning The key issues on learning differences Self-esteem and emotional literacy How to enhance skills and the self-sufficiency of teachers Assessing Children with Specific Learning Difficulties will be an invaluable guide for classroom teachers, learning support departments, psychologists and other professionals Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Notes Print version record Subject Learning disabled children -- Evaluation Learning disabled children -- Education EDUCATION -- Administration -- General. EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions. Learning disabled children -- Education Learning disabled children -- Evaluation Form Electronic book Author Elbeheri, Gad, author. Everatt, John, author. ISBN 9781315693873 1315693879

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