Identifying Additional Learning Needs

Identifying Additional Learning Needs
Author: Christine MacIntyre
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2005
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0415362148

Based on the lives of real children and typical situations in early years settings, early years practitioners will find this book invaluable in helping them care for and educate young children with additional learning difficulties.

Identifying Additional Learning Needs in the Early Years

Identifying Additional Learning Needs in the Early Years
Author: Christine Macintyre
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2014-07-11
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1317672143

I know there is something wrong, but what? How do I know if outside help for this child is needed? How do I tell parents that their child could have a learning difficulty? These are questions that most nursery workers will have to face during their careers, and questions which this new edition of Identifying Additional Learning Needs sets out to answer. Based on the experiences of real children and typical situations in early years settings, this book will be an invaluable companion for early years practitioners who care for and educate young children with additional learning needs. Attention Deficit Disorder, dyspraxia, dyslexia and autism are some of the difficulties explained in depth, with detailed suggestions to help support children with these special needs. Chapters in this fully revised new edition: explore the process of early identification; show how to make inclusion a reality in the nursery; tackle the complex issue of dealing with parents; discuss techniques for skilled and informed observation and assessment. Include developmental charts to allow a child’s progress to be monitored and celebrated. Each chapter has an explanation section supported by a set of practical strategies to support both the child and the practitioner. Throughout this lively and informative book, Christine Macintyre uses case studies to highlight the importance of listening to young children and shows how making time for listening is vital to providing exactly the right level of help and support.

Learning disabilities screening and evaluation guide for low- and middle-income countries

Learning disabilities screening and evaluation guide for low- and middle-income countries
Author: Anne M. Hayes
Publisher: RTI Press
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2018-04-29
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Learning disabilities are among the most common disabilities experienced in childhood and adulthood. Although identifying learning disabilities in a school setting is a complex process, it is particularly challenging in low- and middle-income countries that lack the appropriate resources, tools, and supports. This guide provides an introduction to learning disabilities and describes the processes and practices that are necessary for the identification process. It also describes a phased approach that countries can use to assess their current screening and evaluation services, as well as determine the steps needed to develop, strengthen, and build systems that support students with learning disabilities. This guide also provides intervention recommendations that teachers and school administrators can implement at each phase of system development. Although this guide primarily addresses learning disabilities, the practices, processes, and systems described may be also used to improve the identification of other disabilities commonly encountered in schools.

Special Educational and Additional Learning Needs

Special Educational and Additional Learning Needs
Author: Janice Wearmouth
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2022-11-23
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1529786975

This essential text supports students to develop their understanding of children and young people with special educational, and additional support needs. Up to date with the current Code of Practice and legislation, the text offers chapters on each key area of need within Early Years settings, schools and colleges, empowering readers with the confidence to address these needs effectively. The book includes case studies and examples helping to put theory into practice, in addition to learning and teaching points throughout the book, encouraging students to think critically of how they would manage particular issues. Janice Wearmouth is Professor of Education at the University of Bedfordshire.

Understanding Students with Additional Needs as Learners

Understanding Students with Additional Needs as Learners
Author: Patrick Griffin
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2020-11-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 3030565963

This book brings together a compendium of the collaborative research from eight PhD students and three researchers, addressing an existing problem for teachers of students with additional learning needs in mainstream classes. The purpose of this research is to describe the development of growth progressions in communication and literacy, interpersonal skills and understanding of emotions, learning skills, numeracy, movement, digital literacy, thinking and problem-solving skills among students with additional needs in the classroom, known as SWANS (Students with Additional Needs). The research has grown over a decade or more and this volume brings all that research together under a single cover in a way that has not been done before. It shows how work conducted at the same system and school level that led to the design of curriculum support for SWANS, drawing on the research to establish expected learning progressions, was linked to a mainstream curriculum. It also illustrates strategies and materials that could be used by mainstream teachers or special education teachers to make teaching SWANS practical and effective. The book offers new insights, and a ready to use volume of material for curriculum writers, student teachers, researchers, and special education teachers and administrators.

Identifying and Supporting Gifted English Language Learners

Identifying and Supporting Gifted English Language Learners
Author: Mary Catharine Campbell
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2021-09-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000493512

This book is a practical guide for identifying and supporting gifted English language learners (ELLs) based on research and firsthand teaching experience. This book: Presents practical information and strategies for identifying gifted ELLs. Helps readers understand more about potentially gifted behaviors and talents. Supports the enrichment and social-emotional needs of these students. Includes background information, teaching strategies, and methods. Offers ideas for lessons and activities that can be used to support any learner. Research from the last 2 decades shows that there is a considerable disparity between ELLs and native English speakers identified as gifted. This book will inspire action by key players in these students' lives, including English language and gifted educators, classroom teachers, school administrators, district and state leaders, families, and the greater community.

Learning disabilities screening and evaluation guide for low- and middle-income countries

Learning disabilities screening and evaluation guide for low- and middle-income countries
Author: Anne M. Hayes
Publisher: RTI Press
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2018-04-29
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Learning disabilities are among the most common disabilities experienced in childhood and adulthood. Although identifying learning disabilities in a school setting is a complex process, it is particularly challenging in low- and middle-income countries that lack the appropriate resources, tools, and supports. This guide provides an introduction to learning disabilities and describes the processes and practices that are necessary for the identification process. It also describes a phased approach that countries can use to assess their current screening and evaluation services, as well as determine the steps needed to develop, strengthen, and build systems that support students with learning disabilities. This guide also provides intervention recommendations that teachers and school administrators can implement at each phase of system development. Although this guide primarily addresses learning disabilities, the practices, processes, and systems described may be also used to improve the identification of other disabilities commonly encountered in schools.

Strategies for Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities

Strategies for Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities
Author: Lucy C. Martin
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2008-12-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 145229612X

"I wish I had this book when I started teaching! Every teacher starts out with an empty bag of tricks; it is nice to peek into someone′s bag!" —Nicole Guyon, Special Education Teacher Westerly School Department, Cranston, RI Classroom-tested strategies that help students with learning disabilities succeed! Teachers are often challenged to help students with learning disabilities reach their full academic potential. Written with humor and empathy, this engaging book offers a straightforward approach to skillful teaching of students with learning disabilities. Developed for K–12 general and special education classrooms, this resource draws on the author′s 30 years of teaching experience to help teachers gain a greater understanding of students′ learning differences and meet individual needs. Strategies are organized by skills—including reading, writing, math, organization, attention, and test-taking—helping teachers quickly identify the best techniques for assisting each student and encouraging independent learning. Readers will find: More than 100 practical strategies, interventions, and activities that build students′ academic abilities Recommendations on appropriate accommodations, assessment techniques, and family communication Support for complying with recent federal mandates related to learning disabilities, including the ADA, Section 504, and the reauthorization of IDEA 2004 Helpful guidance and stories from the author′s own classroom experiences Ready-to-use tools, forms, and guides Discover innovative, easy-to-implement teaching methods that overcome barriers to learning and help students with special needs thrive in your classroom.