The Effective Teacher's Guide to Sensory Impairment and Physical Disability
The Effective Teacher's Guide to Sensory Impairment and Physical Disability

Author: Michael Farrell

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9780415360425

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Sensory impairment and physical disability cover a range of conditions that cause learning difficulties for children. Often, these conditions may be associated with behavioral, emotional and social difficulties. Teachers are likely to have to deal with anything from mild to severe cases, and need to be equipped with informed and practical strategies for the inclusion of children with sensory impairment and physical disability. The Effective Teachers' Guide to Sensory Impairment and Physical Disability clarifies the definitions of visual, hearing and multi-sensory impairment. The book also discusses physical disabilities, and examines medical conditions that may lead to the requirement of SEN provision, including epilepsy, Tourette syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome. Writing in an accessible style, the author looks at ways of dealing with a variety of conditions, always with practical classroom situations in mind. Highly accessible and authoritative, this book provides teachers with an invaluable source of useful information that will help them to create a truly inclusive classroom.

The Effective Teacher's Guide to Moderate, Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties
The Effective Teacher's Guide to Moderate, Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties

Author: Michael Farrell

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9780415360418

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Written with the busy practitioner in mind, the author draws on his extensive specialist knowledge to offer a sensible, workable and practical approach for any teacher who wishes to understand and promote effective classroom inclusion for children with learning difficulties. Concentrating on the realities of teaching and learning, this book: places learning difficulties in the context of policy and law examines and explains the relevant terms and definitions puts forward suggestions for provision looks at ways of assessing and raising achievement offers strategies to develop an inclusive, responsive environment.

The Effective Teacher's Guide to Moderate, Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties (Cognitive Impairments)
The Effective Teacher's Guide to Moderate, Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties (Cognitive Impairments)

Author: Michael Farrell

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2011-12-01

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 1136520244

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This updated second edition of The Effective Teachers Guide to Moderate, Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties (Cognitive Impairments) has been restructured and expanded to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the busy teacher. This new edition is highly relevant and contextualized, drawing on the curriculum and assessment, pedagogy, resources, therapy and care and school and classroom organisation. It is accessible and practical in approach yet offers the necessary underpinning of research and professional knowledge to enable the teacher to be self-critical in developing classroom approaches. The book accessibly and thoroughly discusses the classroom difficulties associated with: Mild cognitive impairment Moderate to severe cognitive impairment Profound cognitive impairment Conditions associated with cognitive impairment. A much needed source of knowledge for teachers, students on initial teacher training courses, school managers, and administrators, this book will be of interest to anyone who supports children and young people with cognitive impairments.

The Effective Teacher's Guide to Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties
The Effective Teacher's Guide to Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties

Author: Michael Farrell

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9780415360388

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Teaching and supporting pupils with emotional, social and behavioral difficulties is arguably the most challenging aspect of teaching in today's classroom. The Effective Teachers' Guide to Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficultiesprovides busy teachers with an easily digestible yet thorough overview of the basic theories surrounding behavior. The book also looks at the range of strategies that can be used in the classroom, and how their effectiveness can be assessed. The range of different strategies presented and explained include Cognitive approach Systems-based approach Behavioral approach Psychodynamic approach Also included is a chapter devoted to supporting pupils with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder. The chapter contains new information on identifying and assessing the condition and suggests effective intervention strategies, such as developing self-esteem and interpersonal skills. Highly accessible and authoritative, andtaking into account the very latest developments in the field of Special Educational Needs, this book will prove invaluable reading for the busy practitioner eager to develop their knowledge and understanding.

The Effective Teacher's Guide to Dyslexia and other Learning Difficulties (Learning Disabilities)
The Effective Teacher's Guide to Dyslexia and other Learning Difficulties (Learning Disabilities)

Author: Michael Farrell

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-06-17

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 1136520325

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This highly anticipated second edition of The Effective Teacher's Guide to Dyslexia and other Learning Difficulties (Learning Disabilities) critically examines the specificity and complexity of learning disabilities. The user-friendly text highlights the importance of schools reviewing their curricula and assessment, pedagogical methods, resources, organisation and therapy procedures to ensure that their provision helps encourage academic progress and the best personal and social development for their pupils. This book accessibly and authoritatively addresses a range of issues associated with: Reading disorders / dyslexia Disorder of written expression/ dysgraphia Developmental co-ordination disorder/ dyspraxia Mathematics disorder/ dyscalculia. Offering what works in the classroom, this text also takes into account the relationship between professionals who work closely with parents and other professionals. It helpfully recognises the importance of professional contributions and the foundational disciplines that contribute to special education. Underpinned by research and widely held professional opinions, this second edition of The Effective Teacher's Guide to Dyslexia and other Learning Difficulties (Learning Disabilities) will prove a practical, readable and invaluable resource for the busy teacher, students on initial teacher training courses, school managers and administrators.

The Effective Teacher's Guide to Dyslexia and Other Specific Learning Difficulties
The Effective Teacher's Guide to Dyslexia and Other Specific Learning Difficulties

Author: Michael Farrell

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9780415360401

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Specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia affect at least one in ten children, causing poor performance in school and often leading to emotional problems and low self-esteem. These children need a high level of understanding, encouragement and support from their teacher in order to achieve their full potential in an inclusive environment. The Effective Teachers' Guide to Dyslexia and other Specific Learning Difficultiesoffers the ordinary classroom teacher practical advice, information and enlightenment that will help them to bridge the gap between theory and practice, and equip them with a range of strategies with which to tackle everyday classroom situations. This book expertly guides the reader through: The legal and policy context An explanation of terms and definitions Interventions and rationale Approaches related to different curriculum subjects Provision for dyscalulia and acalculia Taking account ofrecent policy changes, and with an emphasis on what works in the classroom, this book will prove a practical, readable and invaluable resource for the busy practitioner.

The Effective Teacher's Guide to Autism and Communication Difficulties
The Effective Teacher's Guide to Autism and Communication Difficulties

Author: Michael Farrell

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-03-10

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1134237901

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This clear, practical and teacher-friendly book examines the causes and consequences of autism and other communication difficulties. Focusing on educational aspects, the book pays particular attention to issues teachers may encounter with speech, grammar, meaning, use of language and comprehension, and leads the reader through: terms and definitions legal considerations classroom strategies pedagogical issues.Highly accessible and authoritative, this is a rich source of knowledge, ideas and guidance on how to achieve good practice in the c.

Foundations of Special Education
Foundations of Special Education

Author: Michael Farrell

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-07-13

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0470753978

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A unique cross-disciplinary critique of the foundations of Special Education. Covers legal, conceptual, medical, pharmacological, neuropsychological, social, behavioural, cognitive, psychotherapeutic, psycholinguistic, technological and pedagogical foundations Provides examples of how each foundation provides insights or practical contributions to special education generally, and to specific disabilities and disorders in particular Delivers information across all major types of disorder/disability in a single volume, creating a must-have reference for anyone involved in special education training, research or teaching