The Teacher's Guide to Understanding and Supporting Children with Literacy Difficulties In The Class

<p>Why do some children experience literacy difficulties?<br>How can I identify a child with reading and writing challenges?<br>What is the best way to support them in a classroom context?<br><br>1 in 8 children will experience some kind of reading difficulty, and while you as a class teacher are not expected to formally assess children or deliver specialist interventions, a good understanding of literacy challenges is crucial for providing optimum educational support.<br><br>This guide demystifies and disentangles different types of literacy difficulty and explains how they can impact the child's day-to-day classroom functioning and general school life. Chapters include: how to identify children that are struggling; how to work with SpLD teachers and parents so they can be maximally supported; the co-occurrence of literacy difficulties with other learning difficulties such as with maths and attention problems,; alongside practical tips to support each child's learning.<br><br>Strongly grounded in up-to-date theory and research, this is a perfect companion for classroom teachers of all age levels.</p>