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Working Together. Linking skills and curriculum for adolescents with a language learning disability.

Year Published: 2008

Product Code: 9780864318565

Categories:
SOCIAL SKILLS, LIFE SKILLS

Description: Are you a teacher who finds learning language disability (LLD) students difficult to cater for in the busy classroom? Working Together: Linking skills and curriculum for adolescents with a language learning disability is a follow up from the successful One in Eleven: Practical strategies for teaching adolescents with a Language Learning Disability. There are many things that impact LLD students accessing the curriculum. Key areas that can impact LLD students learning are discussed, and include: Difficulties with memory Limitations in oral language and vocabulary Poor reading and writing skills Anxiety Self awareness and empathy This book shows how the mainstream curriculum Australia wide can be differentiated for the benefit of the entire ability range. Key Features Detailed suggestions for teachers and support staff aligned to a sequenced curriculum are included - additional instruction which supports the curriculum, particularly in the area of literacy, is critical to success. Cognitive and strategy instruction has been embedded into six units designed for mixed ability classrooms, covering the major disciplines of English, Maths, Science and History. Strategies for tracking learning in the classroom and the organisational and structural changes required to assist LLD students are also included.

Author: Mandy Brent / Chris Millgate-smith

Publisher: Australian Council Of Educational Research

Year Published: 2008

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