{"product_id":"dyslexia-and-self-concept-seeking-a-dyslexic-identity-paperback-softback-9781861564832","title":"Dyslexia and Self-Concept; Seeking a Dyslexic Identity (Paperback \/ softback) 9781861564832","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDyslexia and Self-Concept\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eSeeking a Dyslexic Identity\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRobert Burden (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781861564832, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 1 March 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e108 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 15.7 x 0.8 cm, 0.17 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"... accessible and thought-provoking....\" (\u003ci\u003eDyslexia Review\u003c\/i\u003e, May 2006)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"... this book makes for an engaging and though-provoking read for anyone interested in the main topics.\" (\u003ci\u003eDebate\u003c\/i\u003e, June 2007)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis 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.  \u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe Self-concept and its Relationship to Educational Achievement.  \u003cp\u003eA theoretical Framework for Investigating Dyslexics' Personal Appraisal and Sense of Identity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaches to Assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Careers as Foundations for The formation of a Dyslexic Identity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow it Feels to be Dyslexic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoys'own stories.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePulling it all Together.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Education [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Education\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Education%20%5BJN%5D%22\"\u003eJN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52407300718872,"sku":"9781861564832","price":37.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781861564832.jpg?v=1784160159","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/dyslexia-and-self-concept-seeking-a-dyslexic-identity-paperback-softback-9781861564832","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}