Learning and Learning Difficulties: A Handbook for Teachers

This document was uploaded by one of our users. The uploader already confirmed that they had the permission to publish it. If you are author/publisher or own the copyright of this documents, please report to us by using this DMCA report form.

Simply click on the Download Book button.

Yes, Book downloads on Ebookily are 100% Free.

Sometimes the book is free on Amazon As well, so go ahead and hit "Search on Amazon"

Author(s): Peter Westwood
Publisher: Acer Press
Year: 2004

Language: English
Pages: 192

Contents......Page 6
Preface......Page 10
1 Perspectives on learning......Page 12
2 Theories of learning and motivation......Page 28
3 Brain, memory and intelligence......Page 46
4 Learning difficulties: prevalence and causes......Page 64
5 Specific learning disabilities......Page 82
6 Difficulties in reading......Page 96
7 Difficulties in writing and spelling......Page 110
8 Learning difficulties in mathematics......Page 128
9 Intellectual disability......Page 144
References......Page 158
Index......Page 186