Amanda T Abbott-Jones

Cognitive and Emotional Study Strategies for Students with Dyslexia in Higher Education

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"This book is aimed at dyslexic learners in higher education, providing effective strategies appropriate for dealing with note taking, essay writing, reading, and exams, while also delivering targeted emotional support. Useful techniques from dyslexic student voices gives the dyslexic reader a collective shared identity"--

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 250
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. September 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 812g
• ISBN-13: 9781009219068
• ISBN-10: 1009219065
• Artikelnr.: 67609331

Autorenporträt

Amanda T. Abbott-Jones is an accomplished dyslexia practitioner. Her own late diagnosis of dyslexia has driven her passion to work with and support students with dyslexia. She received her doctorate in education, focusing on anxiety and dyslexia, from University College London, UK. She is the author of Dyslexia in Higher Education: Anxiety and Coping Skills (2022).

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introductory chapter ¿ dyslexia and difficulties with study skills
2. Organisation techniques and meeting deadlines
3. Note taking strategies
4. Reading strategies
5. Making learning memorable
6. Essay writing strategies
7. Spelling techniques
8. Revision and examination techniques
9. Presentation techniques
10. Public speaking, interviews, seminar discussion and debate techniques
11. Emotional coping techniques and looking after your wellbeing.