Technology as a Support for Literacy Achievements for Children at Risk
Presenting cutting-edge studies from various countries into the theoretical and practical issues surrounding the literacy acquisition of at-risk children, this volume focuses specifically on the utility of technology in supporting and advancing literacy among the relevant populations. These include...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
2013, 2013
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Edition: | 1st ed. 2013 |
Series: | Literacy Studies, Perspectives from Cognitive Neurosciences, Linguistics, Psychology and Education
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Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | Presenting cutting-edge studies from various countries into the theoretical and practical issues surrounding the literacy acquisition of at-risk children, this volume focuses specifically on the utility of technology in supporting and advancing literacy among the relevant populations. These include a range of at-risk groups such as those with learning disabilities, low socioeconomic status, and minority ethnicity. Arguing that literacy is a key requirement for integration into any modern society, the book outlines new ways in which educators and researchers can overcome the difficulties faced by children in these at-risk groups. It also reflects the rapid development of technology in this field, which in turn necessitates the accumulation of fresh research evidence |
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Physical Description: | VI, 238 p online resource |
ISBN: | 9789400751194 |