Kormos (linguistics and English language, Lancaster U., UK) and Smith, a tutor and assessor for students with specific learning differences (SpLDs), help language teachers working with students who have learning differences like dyslexia, dyscalculia, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, and Asperger's syndrome in foreign language classrooms, or students from different language backgrounds learning the language of a country where they reside. They address the cognitive and emotional aspects of language learning; identifying difficulties and disclosing assessment results; accommodating differences through the classroom environment, curriculum, communication, classroom management, and development of learning skills; multi-sensory teaching techniques; assessment; and transition and progression to the next level of education or the workplace. Distributed in the US by UTP Distribution. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
This is a comprehensive resource for new language teachers and experienced professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge of working with students who have a Specific Learning Difference such as dyslexia. It can be used a core text, forming the basis of a course, or as supplementary reading to extend existing courses.