Our Labeled Children: What Every Parent And Teacher Needs To Know About Learning Disabilities - Couverture rigide

Sternberg, Robert; Grigorenko, Elena

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0738201855 ISBN 13 : 9780738201856

Editeur : Da Capo Lifelong Books, 1999

Synopsis

Twenty percent of all school aged children in this country have been labeled Learning Disabled. But what is a genuine learning disability and how does it differ from garden-variety poor learning? How can we more accurately assess and then teach to learning strengths instead of to weaknesses? In this passionately argued yet clear-headed book, internationally acclaimed cognitive psychologist Robert Sternberg and research scientist Elena Grigorenko tackle these controversial issues, urging that we must first understand the full range of factors that contribute to learning disabilities (and sometimes to their misdiagnosis) in order to improve the American educational and diagnostic systems.From the biological bases of dyslexia and other disabilities, to the tests that do and do not accurately assess learning abilities, to the social and educational pressures that contribute to misdiagnosis in this country, Our Labeled Children clearly outlines the issues that concern both parents and teachers, ultimately pointing to clear strategies for improving our system to help children with all manner of learning problems.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Robert J. Sternberg is IBM Professor of Psychology and Education at Yale University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Da Capo Lifelong Books
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0738201855
• ISBN 13: 9780738201856
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 304
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• Personne responsable: non disponible