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Direct linkWennas Brante, Eva – Support for Learning, 2013
Better understanding of the diverse reading abilities of people with dyslexia is necessary for the design of more effective learning situations, which are vital both to students with dyslexia and to their teachers. Seven individuals with dyslexia currently or formerly in higher education were interviewed about their reading experiences to learn…
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Reading Processes, Semi Structured Interviews, Reading Ability
O'Neill, Susan; Thomson, Margareta Maria – Support for Learning, 2013
The current literature review explores the factors that contribute to academic persistence for adult learners. The aim of the study is to identify current research-based strategies aimed at supporting learner persistence, particularly for low-skilled adults. Elements of three theoretical frameworks, namely, expectancy-value theory (EVT), goal…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Adult Basic Education
Feeney, Alison; Gager, Anne; Hallett, Graham – Support for Learning, 2010
Emerging teachers undergoing initial teacher education programmes and given the opportunity to engage in a teaching placement in special provisions settings consistently report that they find the experience "transformative." Over eight years, informal and often unprompted data emerged which "insisted" upon reporting and suggested that the special…
Descriptors: Special Schools, Creative Teaching, Preservice Teacher Education, Transformative Learning
Gibson, Suanne; Kendall, Lynne – Support for Learning, 2010
Students with dyslexia often experience low self-esteem and, linked with this, low academic achievement. Our research, commissioned by the Higher Education Academy, was carried out by academics in two universities, one in the south-west of England and one in the north-west, over 2009-2010. It set out to address "transitions and questions of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Access to Education, Student Attitudes, Self Esteem
Feiler, Anthony – Support for Learning, 2010
The pilot research reported in this article is part of the Centre Research Study (CReSt) which evaluates the impact of the educational reform programme on schools, colleges and other centres in England. The article reports findings from one special school, based on interviews with teachers (including the headteacher), students and a parent. The…
Descriptors: Special Schools, Program Effectiveness, Educational Change, Foreign Countries
Wolstenholme, Carol – Support for Learning, 2010
This article explores the different ways in which inclusion is interpreted in the context of students who have personal care and physical needs. This varies according to professional and role orientations. The author gathers the views of practitioners in schools and colleges, as well as those working in local authority settings. The findings…
Descriptors: Teacher Collaboration, Special Needs Students, Inclusive Schools, Physical Disabilities
