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Dyslexia and Self-concept
Robert Burden
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Description for Dyslexia and Self-concept
Paperback. This book addresses the important area of dyslexic childrena s perception of themselves and how this is shaped by people and processes within their early school careers. Num Pages: 200 pages, 741 illustrations. BIC Classification: JMS; JNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 180.
This book addresses the important area of dyslexic childrena s perception of themselves and how this is shaped by people and processes within their early school careers. It draws upon hitherto neglected psychological concepts such as self--efficacy, locus of control and learned helplessness to explain within a social--interactivist framework the powerful effect of self--perceptions on the social, emotional and academic development of dyslexics. Techniques for assessing these factors are described and research evidence is provided to demonstrate how a sense of dyslexic pride associated with positive academic outcomes can be achieved. The book is aimed at teachers, teacher--trainers, parents ... Read more
This book addresses the important area of dyslexic childrena s perception of themselves and how this is shaped by people and processes within their early school careers. It draws upon hitherto neglected psychological concepts such as self--efficacy, locus of control and learned helplessness to explain within a social--interactivist framework the powerful effect of self--perceptions on the social, emotional and academic development of dyslexics. Techniques for assessing these factors are described and research evidence is provided to demonstrate how a sense of dyslexic pride associated with positive academic outcomes can be achieved. The book is aimed at teachers, teacher--trainers, parents ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Weight
180g
Number of Pages
108
Place of Publication
Chichester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861564832
SKU
V9781861564832
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Ref
99-50
About Robert Burden
Robert Burden is the author of Dyslexia and Self-Concept: Seeking a Dyslexic Identity, published by Wiley.
Reviews for Dyslexia and Self-concept
! accessible and thought
provoking... (Dyslexia Review, May 2006) !this book makes for an engaging and though
provoking read for anyone interested in the main topics. (Debate, June 2007)
provoking... (Dyslexia Review, May 2006) !this book makes for an engaging and though
provoking read for anyone interested in the main topics. (Debate, June 2007)