Full Description
Language is the foundation of everything that goes on at school and is critical for formal learning and to interact socially. This book represents a whole school approach that includes tips for: identifying pupils with language learning difficulties following the book's simply explained guidelines; helping pupils overcome stumbling blocks by using the book's practical classroom strategies; modifying the schools curriculum to best support pupils with language learning difficulties; and timesaving resources in photocopiable format.
Contents
Introduction; Part 1 The Language Learning Disabled Student; Chapter 1 Chapter 1Language Development and LLD — What Goes Wrong?; Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Characteristics of Students with LLD; Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Adolescence and LLD — a Potent Mix; Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Social Skills and Language; Part 2 Teaching the Language Learning Disabled Student; Chapter 5 Organisation for Independenceat School; Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Preteaching; Chapter 7 Chapter 7Reading; Chapter 8 Libraries and Research; Chapter 9 Chapter 9Skills across the Curriculum; Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Writing; Chapter 11 School and Beyond — Skills to Help in Everyday Life; Part 3 Modifying the Curriculum; Chapter 12 Framework for Modifying Curriculum; Chapter 13 Chapter 13 How to Modify the Amount of Work; Chapter 14 Chapter 14How to Modify the Complexity of Tasks; Chapter 15 How to Modify Tests, Assessments, and Reports; Chapter 16 References; Chapter 17 Appendix; Chapter 18 Index;
