Literacy Through Symbols - 9781853468520

Taylor & Francis

Literacy Through SymbolsImproving Access for Children and Adults\nAuthor(s): Tina Detheridge, Mike Detheridge\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: David Fulton Publishers Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781853468520, 978-1853468520\nSynopsis\nThis second edition of an important and essentially practical book is now fully updated and revised to take into account the significant developments that have been made in using symbols to support literacy. It is full of ideas and examples of the ways in which access to literacy can be enhanced through the use of symbols, based on the experience of the authors and many practitioners. Topics covered include how symbols are being used in schools, colleges and day care centers; ways in which symbols can help to enhance learning and independence; lots of new examples of good practice from practitioners; the results of the Rebus Symbol development project; how symbols fit in with the National Literacy Strategy; and how sy.