Teaching Children with Speech and Language Difficulties

First Published in 2000. Each publication in this series of books is concerned with approaches to intervention with children with specific needs in mainstream schools. This book is written particularly for newly qualified teachers who have not worked in mainstream classrooms with learners who have speech and language difficulties. Experienced teachers may also find it helpful if they are new to working with learners who have these difficulties. The ideas in the book are set in the inclusive context of a mainstream classroom, where children with different language learning needs are supported to access a broad and balanced curriculum.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Understanding Speech and Language; Chapter 3 Understanding Speech and Language Difficulties; Chapter 4 Assessment in the Classroom; Chapter 5 Managing Speech and Language Difficulties in the Classroom; Chapter 6 Whole-School Approach to Communication Needs;

About the author

Deirdre Martin

Summary

Written for the newly-qualified or student teacher, this text explains the process of identifying and understanding the nature of speech and language difficulties in pupils and shows how to support their learning. The author discusses how these difficulties can impact on the pupil's learning.

Product details

• Authors: Deirdre Martin
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.05.2000
• EAN: 9781853465857
• ISBN: 978-1-85346-585-7
• No. of pages: 84
• Weight: 204 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; EDUCATION / Special Education / Learning Disabilities, EDUCATION / Curricula, EDUCATION / Special Education / Physical Disabilities, Teaching of students with learning difficulties, Teaching of physically disabled students, Curriculum planning & development, Curriculum planning and development