Understanding Difficulties in Literacy Development : Issues and Concepts

Based on current research, debates and concerns, Understanding Difficulties in Literacy Development: Issues and Concepts adopts a cross disciplinary approach to understanding and working with those who experience difficulties with literacy. It provides a broad view of difficulties in literacy and related educational and curriculum learning issues across a range of ages, phases and settings.

Janet Soler is a Senior Lecturer and co-convener of the Pedagogy, Learning and Curriculum Group in the Faculty of Education and Language Studies at The Open University, UK. Felicity Fletcher-Campbell is Director of the Professional Studies in Education Programme within the Faculty of Education and Language Studies at The Open University, UK. Gavin Reid is a consultant at the Center for Child Evaluation and Teaching (CCET) in Kuwait. He was previously Senior Lecturer in Educational Studies at the University of Edinburgh.