Dyslexia and Self-Concept: Seeking a Dyslexic Identity
Dyslexia and Self-Concept: Seeking a Dyslexic Identity by Robert Burden, published by Wiley on March 11, 2005, is a focused exploration of how dyslexic children perceive themselves and the influences shaping these perceptions during their early school years. This edition, comprising 108 pages, delves into psychological concepts such as self-efficacy, locus of control, and learned helplessness, framed within a social-interactivist context to highlight the impact of self-perceptions on the social, emotional, and academic development of individuals with dyslexia.
Readers will find a comprehensive discussion on the assessment of these psychological factors, supported by research evidence that illustrates how fostering a sense of dyslexic pride can lead to positive academic outcomes. The book is designed for a diverse audience, including teachers, teacher-trainers, parents, and academics engaged in the study of dyslexia, while also being accessible to adult dyslexics. Through its scholarly yet approachable style, this work aims to contribute to the understanding of identity in the context of dyslexia.
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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.
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