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He has extensive experience of running workshops on the topics of self- esteem enhancement, behavioural difficulties, counselling skills and stress management.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49507768336657,"sku":"GOR004249554","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52403382944017,"sku":"NLS9780761963318","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52979325403409,"sku":"GOR006499264","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0761963316.jpg?v=1750881782"},{"product_id":"building-self-esteem-with-adult-learners-book-denis-lawrence-9780761954750","title":"Building Self-Esteem with Adult Learners","description":"`The book is a useful introductory reader for any initial post-compulsory teacher training programme, or the early stages of a degree in post-compulsory education and training. It would also be valuable additional reading for basic skills tutors embarking on the new adult literacy and numeracy qualifications′ - Escalate    `It is a useful and practical resource which, even if not used for the purposes of staff development, contains helpful insights into something we often talk about but rarely stop to examine′ - Adult Learners      Self-esteem is a major factor in learning outcomes, with research consistently showing a positive relationship between how a person values themselves and their level of academic attainment.      This book shows tutors how to build self-esteem in adult learners, especially those engaged on courses to improve literacy skills. The author presents a structured programme designed to raise self-esteem and also presents a theoretical basis for the development of self-esteem.  Practical activities and strategies are presented for building self-esteem in both tutor and student.        The book is organized in two parts. Part I provides tutors with an understanding of a student′s psychological needs and also provides guidance on developing the necessary teaching skills conducive to the building of self-esteem. Part II comprises of the self-esteem enhancement programme.        The book will be useful to tutors working with adult learners in both further and higher education, as well as to tutors on basic adult literacy skills courses.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49520750723345,"sku":"GOR006631151","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51006686429457,"sku":"NIN9780761954750","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52451130081553,"sku":"NLS9780761954750","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53114543833361,"sku":"GOR007026631","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0761954759.jpg?v=1751435837"},{"product_id":"enhancing-self-esteem-in-the-classroom-book-denis-lawrence-9781412921114","title":"Enhancing Self-esteem in the Classroom","description":"Clear explanations of the terminology and theory behind self-esteem are offered, as well asmany practical examples and useful activities to use with children.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49618133090577,"sku":"GOR005915315","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52595568804113,"sku":"NLS9781412921114","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53361249222929,"sku":"NIN9781412921114","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1412921112.jpg?v=1751420948"},{"product_id":"understanding-dyslexia-a-guide-for-teachers-and-parents-book-denis-lawrence-9780335235940","title":"Understanding Dyslexia: A Guide for Teachers and Parents","description":"\"In his book Understanding Dyslexia Denis Lawrence leaves no stone unturned.  This up-to-date book provides a comprehensive account of all aspects of dyslexia. The author's knowledge, experience and empathy is evident and the book can be recommended for all who want a simple account of the nature and consequences of dyslexia.\" Professor Maggie Snowling, University of York, UK\"[This book is] a very readable introduction and guide covering theories of dyslexia and important areas of practical importance to those living with dyslexia or providing support for them.\" J.B.Thomas, Loughborough University, UKDyslexia affects at least ten per cent of children and is the most common special educational need that teachers encounter. However, the characteristics of dyslexia can mean that it is often confused with other learning difficulties. Whether you are a teacher or a parent, this easy-to-read book helps you to understand what is meant by 'dyslexia', providing clear guidance for identifying the signs and outlining practical strategies for helping and supporting dyslexic children. As well as examining current popular definitions of dyslexia, the book offers a fresh definition, based on current research. Each chapter helps you to understand the unique challenges faced by dyslexic children in their learning of literacy skills and  shows that the combined efforts of parents and teachers really can make a difference.Key features include:   Coverage of the most popular methods used in the assessment of dyslexia Strategies and techniques to help dyslexic children develop their literacy skills at school and at home A focus on how to enhance and maintain self-esteem in dyslexic children A look at other specific learning difficulties that overlap or can be confused with dyslexia  Discussion of society's attitude towards dyslexia and the need for further understanding of the concept Understanding Dyslexia is valuable reading for trainee and practising teachers, SENCOs and parents.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49628707684625,"sku":"GOR005929119","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50494731190545,"sku":"GOR006777900","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53340151709969,"sku":"GOR012810959","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0335235948.jpg?v=1751196552"},{"product_id":"enhancing-self-esteem-in-the-classroom-book-denis-lawrence-9781853963513","title":"Enhancing Self-Esteem in the Classroom","description":"`The underlying philosophy of this practical book is that raising self-esteem in pupils (including dyslexics) will lead to achievement of higher academic results and fewer behaviour problems. This book is primarily for primary and secondary teachers but would provide much material for discussion among SpLD teachers, given the unexpected and controversial results of Denis Lawrence′s research′ - Dyslexia Contact    `Many useful suggestions offered in this book about learning activities are likely to help pupils to feel better about themselves, to learn to respect others and to experience how feelings can be expressed safely′ - British Journal of Special Education       This Second Edition includes a chapter on teachers′ own self-esteem. It sets out practical ways in which teachers can maintain their self-esteem, in the light of recent research showing the relationship between teacher stress and self-esteem. Research shows that teacher stress is on the increase, and stressed teachers quickly lose self-esteem. The author outlines activities which will help teachers reduce their stress levels, before their self-esteem is reduced.      A unique feature of Enhancing Self-Esteem in the Classroom is that all the activities and techniques advocated by the author are based on research and have been tested in practice.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49768111440145,"sku":"GOR002775103","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1853963518.jpg?v=1751431032"},{"product_id":"dyslexia-in-adult-education-book-denis-lawrence-9780955676208","title":"Dyslexia in Adult Education","description":"This book sets out to answer common questions regarding dyslexia. It should prove to be a valuable source of reference for adult students with dyslexia as well as for their tutors and lecturers. Dyslexia has traditionally been controversial with many different definitions and explanations of its origin. The situation today has changed radically. There is now genetic and biological evidence for the existence of dyslexia and this research is outlined in the book. As a result of the burgeoning research dyslexia has now become an official category of disability. Consequently, most adult students with dyslexia receive appropriate practical and emotional support with many achieving highly in academia. Tutors and lecturers will find helpful the chapters explaining the origins of dyslexia as well as its current definition. Included in this book are also a description of tests used to assess dyslexia and how to interpret the psychological report. 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