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OverviewThis book addresses specific learning difficulties in reading and spelling - developmental dyslexia. Set in the cross-linguistic context, it presents issues surrounding dyslexia from the perspective of a foreign language teacher. It is intended to serve as a reference book for those involved in foreign language teaching, including experienced in-service teachers and novice teachers, as well as teacher trainers and trainees. It offers an up-to-date and reader-friendly study of the mechanisms of dyslexia and an overview of the current research on the disorder, in theoretical and practical terms. Its aim is to help teachers tackle one of the many challenges they face in the modern classroom: the organization of an effective foreign language teaching process for students with dyslexia. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Joanna NijakowskaPublisher: Channel View Publications Ltd Imprint: Multilingual Matters Volume: No. 51 Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.506kg ISBN: 9781847692801ISBN 10: 184769280 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 23 June 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 Becoming literate Chapter 2 Causes of dyslexia Chapter 3 Dyslexia and foreign language learning Chapter 4 Symptoms and identification of dyslexia Chapter 5 Treatment and teaching Chapter 6 Sample activities for learners with dyslexia learning English as a foreign languageReviewsThe book is informed by wide consideration of current knowledge in the dyslexia field, viewing dyslexia from an interdisciplinary perspective and considering language learning abilities to be on a continuum. Nijakowska presents a comprehensive overview of past and current thinking and research on dyslexia as it relates to the learning of a foreign language. With some novel approaches based on sound examination of recent findings, Nijakowska links research to practice to produce one of the most comprehensive books in the field. Dr Margaret Crombie, Educational Consultant, Author and Dyslexia Specialist The book is informed by wide consideration of current knowledge in the dyslexia field, viewing dyslexia from an interdisciplinary perspective and considering language learning abilities to be on a continuum. Nijakowska presents a comprehensive overview of past and current thinking and research on dyslexia as it relates to the learning of a foreign language. With some novel approaches based on sound examination of recent findings, Nijakowska links research to practice to produce one of the most comprehensive books in the field. -- Dr Margaret Crombie, Educational Consultant, Author and Dyslexia Specialist Author InformationJoanna Nijakowska is Assistant Professor in the Institute of English at the University of Lodz, Poland. A specialist in psycholinguistics, foreign language acquisition and didactics, and learning difficulties, she runs teacher training courses for ELT students and practitioners. She has authored and edited books and papers on EFL and dyslexia, presenting her research at European and American academic centers. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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