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Facilitating a positive sense of self in pupils with dyslexia: the role of teachers and peers
Author(s) -
Humphrey Neil
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
support for learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.25
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1467-9604
pISSN - 0268-2141
DOI - 10.1111/1467-9604.00295
Subject(s) - dyslexia , psychology , psychology of self , developmental psychology , self esteem , learning disability , mathematics education , social psychology , pedagogy , reading (process) , linguistics , philosophy
This article focuses on the changes in the educational environment for children with dyslexia which could help them to develop a positive sense of self. Neil Humphrey discusses the importance of the role of teachers and peers in this respect and suggests some key teacher and peer behaviours facilitating positive self‐esteem.