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Psychology of Reading and the Brain: the evolution of language
An ideal book for parents and educators on the origins of the English language and the brain's role in processing language both written and spoken.
Punching above its weight this concise book
- history of Britain's many settlements from 800,000 years ago
- how English evolved from the earlier Celtic, anglo-saxon, old Norse, old French to its modern adaptions
- how storytelling triggers the brain to remember
- history of the written word
- the neurological and psychological pathways in speech and writing
- how the brain reads and understands language
- how to help your child who is struggling to read
- dyslexia, learning difficulties, and developmental delay
- importance of brain maturation in childhood learning
Written by a former special education teacher and school psychologist, and drawing upon his diverse background in education, teaching, psychology, and neurophysiology,
The author provides tips on how to support your child through their journey to literacy mastery and the role that neural maturation and learning readiness plays in that success.
'Reading and the Brain' begins with the history of English as a unique language that is an artifact of Britain's many invasions and settlements from the Celts to the Norman French. As a result of its assimilation of other languages, mastery of English offers unique challenges to native speakers and second language learners alike. This book provides a brief but concise timeline of how writing evolved followed by how the brain processes spoken and written language.
Language acquisition is a complex biological and intellectual process as we acquire the ability to communicate and comprehend language. Parents and teachers of children with learning and reading difficulties, such as dyslexia and developmental delay, will find useful insights into their problems and tips on how to help them.
This book provides insights that rarely come in the one package for teachers, educators, and parents into the amazing process of language and learning. Its many summaries are an added aid for readers.
Punching above its weight this concise book
- history of Britain's many settlements from 800,000 years ago
- how English evolved from the earlier Celtic, anglo-saxon, old Norse, old French to its modern adaptions
- how storytelling triggers the brain to remember
- history of the written word
- the neurological and psychological pathways in speech and writing
- how the brain reads and understands language
- how to help your child who is struggling to read
- dyslexia, learning difficulties, and developmental delay
- importance of brain maturation in childhood learning
Written by a former special education teacher and school psychologist, and drawing upon his diverse background in education, teaching, psychology, and neurophysiology,
The author provides tips on how to support your child through their journey to literacy mastery and the role that neural maturation and learning readiness plays in that success.
'Reading and the Brain' begins with the history of English as a unique language that is an artifact of Britain's many invasions and settlements from the Celts to the Norman French. As a result of its assimilation of other languages, mastery of English offers unique challenges to native speakers and second language learners alike. This book provides a brief but concise timeline of how writing evolved followed by how the brain processes spoken and written language.
Language acquisition is a complex biological and intellectual process as we acquire the ability to communicate and comprehend language. Parents and teachers of children with learning and reading difficulties, such as dyslexia and developmental delay, will find useful insights into their problems and tips on how to help them.
This book provides insights that rarely come in the one package for teachers, educators, and parents into the amazing process of language and learning. Its many summaries are an added aid for readers.
68 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 4, 2016
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May 3, 2021
Intriguing. Super interesting stories. Self Hypnosis similar to meditation. Definitely something I'm exploring more. His strong background in psychology supports his explorations of more esoteric subjects and experiences.
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