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Dyslexia and Self-Concept
Seeking a Dyslexic Identity
Robert Burden (Author)
9781861564832, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 1 March 2005
108 pages
23.5 x 15.7 x 0.8 cm, 0.17 kg
"... accessible and thought-provoking...." (Dyslexia Review, May 2006) "... this book makes for an engaging and though-provoking read for anyone interested in the main topics." (Debate, June 2007)
This book addresses the important area of dyslexic children' s perception of themselves and how this is shaped by people and processes within their early school careers. It draws upon hitherto neglected psychological concepts such as self-efficacy, locus of control and learned helplessness to explain within a social-interactivist framework the powerful effect of self-perceptions on the social, emotional and academic development of dyslexics. Techniques for assessing these factors are described and research evidence is provided to demonstrate how a sense of dyslexic pride associated with positive academic outcomes can be achieved. The book is aimed at teachers, teacher-trainers, parents and academics researching developmental aspects of dyslexia, but combines scholarship and research in a manner that makes it accessible to adult dyslexics also.
The Self-concept and its Relationship to Educational Achievement. A theoretical Framework for Investigating Dyslexics' Personal Appraisal and Sense of Identity. Approaches to Assessment. Learning Careers as Foundations for The formation of a Dyslexic Identity. How it Feels to be Dyslexic. Boys'own stories. Pulling it all Together. References. Index
Subject Areas: Education [JN]
