Working Memory and Learning: A Practical Guide for Teachers

Working Memory and Learning: A Practical Guide for Teachers
by: Susan Gathercole (Author),Tracy Packiam Alloway(Author)
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Edition: 1st
Publication Date: 2008/1/30
Language: English
Print Length: 144 pages
ISBN-10: 1412936136
ISBN-13: 9781412936132
Book Description
A good working memory is crucial to becoming a successful leaner, yet there is very little material available in an easy-to-use format that explains the concept and offers practitioners ways to support children with poor working memory in the classroom. This book provides a coherent overview of the role played by working memory in learning during the school years, and uses theory to inform good practice.Topics covered include:” the link between working memory skills and key areas of learning (such as literacy & numeracy)” the relationship between working memory and children with developmental disorders ” assessment of children for working memory deficits ” strategies for supporting working memory in under-performing childrenThis accessible guide will help SENCOs, teachers, teaching assistants, speech and language therapists and educational psychologists to understand and address working memory in their setting
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A good working memory is crucial to becoming a successful leaner, yet there is very little material available in an easy-to-use format that explains the concept and offers practitioners ways to support children with poor working memory in the classroom. This book provides a coherent overview of the role played by working memory in learning during the school years, and uses theory to inform good practice.Topics covered include:” the link between working memory skills and key areas of learning (such as literacy & numeracy)” the relationship between working memory and children with developmental disorders ” assessment of children for working memory deficits ” strategies for supporting working memory in under-performing childrenThis accessible guide will help SENCOs, teachers, teaching assistants, speech and language therapists and educational psychologists to understand and address working memory in their setting Read more