Multilingualism, Literacy and Dyslexia

Breaking down barriers for educators

By Gavin Reid, Lindsay Peer | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

This fully revised new edition provides advice on the identification, assessment and support of bilingual learners and assists practitioners in identifying the difference between literacy difficulties due to bilingualism or multilingualism and dyslexia. An essential text for staff development, it includes innovative approaches in technology and teaching programmes beneficial to multilingual learners and advice on learning additional languages. With contributions from experts from across the globe, this book will provide guidance on key themes, including:

  • the assessment of multilingual learners
  • the impact of dyslexia on bilingualism
  • the literacy challenges facing learners from Indigenous cultures
  • the role of the SENCO in identifying children with English as an additional language and Dyslexia
  • the emotional needs of learners with bi/multilingualism and Dyslexia

This book will provide guidance to anyone involved in literacy development and language learning. With the increase in international schools around the globe and the ever growing desire for parents to ensure that their children become proficient in English, this book will appeal to teachers, teaching assistants, specialists, and all other practitioners who work with bi/multilingual children.

Editions of Multilingualism, Literacy and Dyslexia

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ISBN 9781317482956
PDF
ISBN 9781317482963

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This fully revised new edition provides advice on the identification, assessment and support of bilingual learners and assists practitioners in identifying the difference between literacy difficulties due to bilingualism or multilingualism and dyslexia. An essential text for staff development, it includes innovative approaches in technology and teaching programmes beneficial to multilingual learners and advice on learning additional languages. With contributions from experts from across the globe, this book will provide guidance on key themes, including:

  • the assessment of multilingual learners
  • the impact of dyslexia on bilingualism
  • the literacy challenges facing learners from Indigenous cultures
  • the role of the SENCO in identifying children with English as an additional language and Dyslexia
  • the emotional needs of learners with bi/multilingualism and Dyslexia

This book will provide guidance to anyone involved in literacy development and language learning. With the increase in international schools around the globe and the ever growing desire for parents to ensure that their children become proficient in English, this book will appeal to teachers, teaching assistants, specialists, and all other practitioners who work with bi/multilingual children.

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What is Multilingualism, Literacy and Dyslexia about?

This fully revised new edition provides advice on the identification, assessment and support of bilingual learners and assists practitioners in identifying the difference between literacy difficulties due to bilingualism or multilingualism and dyslexia. An essential text for staff development, it includes innovative approaches in technology and teaching programmes beneficial to multilingual learners and advice on learning additional languages. With contributions from experts from across the globe, this book will provide guidance on key themes, including:

  • the assessment of multilingual learners
  • the impact of dyslexia on bilingualism
  • the literacy challenges facing learners from Indigenous cultures
  • the role of the SENCO in identifying children with English as an additional language and Dyslexia
  • the emotional needs of learners with bi/multilingualism and Dyslexia

This book will provide guidance to anyone involved in literacy development and language learning. With the increase in international schools around the globe and the ever growing desire for parents to ensure that their children become proficient in English, this book will appeal to teachers, teaching assistants, specialists, and all other practitioners who work with bi/multilingual children.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Multilingualism, Literacy and Dyslexia?

Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy

Where can I read a sample of Multilingualism, Literacy and Dyslexia?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317482956

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Multilingualism, Literacy and Dyslexia?

Gavin Reid, Lindsay Peer

Who is the Publisher of the book Multilingualism, Literacy and Dyslexia?

Taylor and Francis

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Multilingualism, Literacy and Dyslexia is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317482956) and pdf(ISBN 9781317482963)