Multilingualism, literacy and dyslexia : a challenge for educators

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Multilingualism, literacy and dyslexia : a challenge for educators

edited by Lindsay Peer and Gavin Reid ; foreword by David Blunkett

D. Fulton, 2000

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This book grew out of a conference organized by the British Dyslexia Association in 1999

Includes bibliographical references (p. [264]-287) and index

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Description

This timely book provides: current and informative guidance for practitioners involved in areas of literacy, multilingualism and dyslexia, invaluable advice on assessment and support for bilingual learners and those needing to acquire a modern foreign language, an essential text for staff development in this area, reference to innovative approaches in technology and other teaching programs beneficial to multilingual learners, advice on learning additional languages. With contributions from international practitioners and researchers, this book will provide guidance to anyone involved in literacy development, language learning and teaching

Table of Contents

  • Issues and overview - Multilingualism, Literacy and Dyslexia: a challenge for educators. Section 1: Assessment
  • Section 2: Approaches and strategies
  • Section 3: Policy and interventions
  • Section 4: Dyslexia in adults and university students
  • Section 5: Additional language learning.

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