The Impact Of Dyslexia And Cognitive Style Upon The Study Skills And Experience Of Students In Higher Education

The first section of this research based but practical book has been updated to examine the most recent research in two key areas: dyslexia and the dyslexic experience and the major cognitive and learning styles. In the light of increased controversy around the use of learning style theory in the educational arena, suggestions are made as to ways in which these theories can be utilized to inform teaching and learning and maximize success for vulnerable learners. The second section provides a range of ways in which to enable learners to understand and utilize their individual styles along with techniques to help students to absorb, process and create responses to information across the curriculum; practical strategies to help teachers to adapt material to suit differing ways of learning and activities to help students to become more flexible and successful in their approach.

The first guide of its kind written specifically for trainee and newly qualified teachers, this standards-based text explores the needs of dyslexic learners in mainstream secondary schools. In light of the current dyslexia-friendly schools initiative, it looks at organisational-level support for dyslexic children, together with pragmatic strategies which teachers can use to support children's cross-curricular learning. Further, it includes case studies and practical tasks to build readers' confidence in supporting Specific Learning Difficulties, as well as a range of coping strategies and practical advice, based upon the authors' experience of working with dyslexic learners in different contexts over many years.

This book is aimed at dyslexic learners in higher education, providing effective strategies appropriate for dealing with note taking, essay writing, reading, and exams, while also delivering targeted emotional support. Useful techniques from dyslexic student voices gives the dyslexic reader a collective shared identity.

Although more students who are labelled as dyslexic are entering universities, little has been done to identify their needs. An important book for the higher education sector, Pollak gives an account of dyslexia and provides guidance to universities about working effectively with dyslexic students.

Learn about dyslexia's association with anxiety and coping from the viewpoint of dyslexic students, backed up by evidence and research.