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BL
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949780
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b704150
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Westwood, Peter S.
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| Title & Author
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Learning and learning difficulties : : a handbook for teachers /\ Peter Westwood.
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| Publication Statement
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Camberwell, Vic. :: ACER Press,, 2004.
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1 online resource (ix, 180 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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0864317697
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: 1417516364
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: 9780864317698
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: 9781417516360
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0846317697
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Bibliography: p. 147-174.
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| Contents
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Perspectives on learning -- Theories of learning and motivation -- Brain, memory and intelligence -- Learning difficulties: prevalence and causes -- Specific learning disabilities -- Difficulties in reading -- Difficulties in writing and spelling -- Learning difficulties in mathematics -- Intellectual disability.
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| Abstract
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This text explores a number of different perspectives andtheories on human learning and motivation. The authorgives significant attention to different types of learningacross the curriculum and examines the most effectivetypes of teaching to facilitate different forms of learning. Detailed consideration is given to factors that contributeto common learning problems in school; and many practicalsuggestions are provided for preventing or overcomingsome of these difficulties.
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Learning disabilities.
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Learning.
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EDUCATION-- Educational Psychology.
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Learning disabilities.
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Learning.
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| Dewey Classification
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370.1523
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LB1060.W478 2004eb
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