Effective Learning

Dr Gavin Reid is an international Educational Psychologist with over 25 years' experience in assessment and in the field of dyslexia. Previously a classroom teacher and university lecturer, he has written a number of Masters courses on dyslexia, including modules on assessment. He is widely published in the field of dyslexia and learning, and currently lectures worldwide. He has regular assessment consultancies in seven countries. Dr Reid is Chair of the British Dyslexia Association, and has sat on government panels on assessment and dyslexia. He feels there is a real need for a practical book such as this, and he and Dr Guise welcome the opportunity to produce this book. Shannon Green works full-time in learning support and is dedicated to supporting students achieve their academic potential. She also continues to teach online courses on dyslexia.

• Contents 1.Identifying and dealing with Barriers to Learning - Layout of the classroom - Use Scaffolds - Make Connections 2. Learning to Learn - Introduce a metacognitive cycle - Develop independent learning - Help students identify their learning style - Identifying learning style through observation - Recognise the importance of attribution theory - Stress proof the student - Develop cooperative and collaborative learning 3.Memory - Do not overload - Prioritise - Organising information - Use Headings and Sub-headings - Chunk - Make connections - Re-enact - Discuss- The 5 R's - recognise, revise, review, recall, reflect 4. Motivation - Stimulate to motivate - Locus of control - Make individual education plans motivating - Make motivation intrinsic - Encourage creativity 5. Reading and Creative Writing - practice blending sounds - encourage inferential reading - encourage critical comprehension in reading - encourage creative thinking - develop reading goals - selecting books for students - use art and visuals for creative writing - use prompts for creative writing - provide a comfortable place for students to read - expand vocabulary - creating and using a personal word bank 6. Successful Learning - Use peer interaction to develop learning competencies - Time management - Maths Strategies - Use multiple intelligences 7. Whole school approaches - Promote emotional literacy - Becoming emotionally prepared for the task - De-stress the school - Prioritise effective learning through staff development