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Presented by
Anne Henderson, University College, Wales.
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this lecture series.
Introduction:
Approximately 90% of dyslexic students struggle with
mathematics. These students are often neglected because this
aspect of the specific learning difficulty has not been
universally addressed with the same intensity as their
language problems. However, it is often in the number area of
mathematics together with the difficulties of organization
that often prevent dyslexics from using their mathematical
potential to the fullest.
Anne was asked to help dyslexic students with mathematics in
the early eighties by the Dyslexia Unit at University College
Wales, Bangor, and also by the local college, where Anne
eventually became the Mathematics Co-ordinater working with
teams in this special area of mathematics. In addition to
writing three books, Anne has run both diploma and masters
courses at several universities and INSET in many schools
worldwide. In the UK now and indeed in many other countries,
teachers are desperate for information as to how they can help
these students.
To have the opportunity of working and helping teachers who
are hungry for knowledge would give Anne the greatest
satisfaction, as they in turn would be in a position to help
thousands of dyslexic students who are struggling daily with
mathematics. Developing confidence and self-esteem in students
has always given Anne immense pleasure, so to enable teachers
in New Zealand to do the same is a wonderful and tremendous
opportunity.
Initially Anne was a mathematics teacher, but Dyslexia and
Special Ed. Needs have been Anne’s prime interest for the last
30 years. Anne has taught students of all ages including
infants to adults. Anne was a mathematics co-coordinator for
some 13 years in a secondary school with students with an age
range 11 to 18 years.
Just a few books written by Anne Henderson.
“Math’s & Dyslexia” (1989) University College Wales, Bangor.
“Math’s for the Dyslexic – A practical Guide” (1998) David
Fulton, London
“Basic Topics in Mathematics for Dyslexics’” (2001) Whurr,
London & Philadelphia.
Chapters in – Anne Henderson
“Dyslexia & Mathematics” (1992) Routledge, London & New York
“Dyslexia – A Psychosocial perspective” (2002) Whurr, London &
Philadelphia
Papers presented – Anne Henderson
At every British Dyslexia Association International Conference
since the first one in 1989. At the Orton Dyslexia Conference
in New Orleans in 1993 “Mathematics & Dyslexia”.
Keynote speaker and general lectures at the following
Universities: London (4 colleges) Edinburgh (2) Glasgow, York,
Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester (2 colleges) Chester,
Cheltenham, Gloucester, Brighton, Lancaster, Newcastle,
Preston and Dublin.
Countries presented
Luxembourg Germany, Australia (Perth & Adelaide) Singapore,
Bankok, Hong Kong, Chile, Peru, Brazil, United States of
America and Ireland.
Anne Henderson has presented papers at conferences with Prof.
Tim Miles, Prof. Mahesh Sharma, Tom West, Steve Chinn, Dr.
Gavin Reid, Margaret Rawson and many others well known in the
field of Dyslexia.
Tom West will be lecturing through New Zealand through mid
August/September 2003. This will be one of the best yet.
Registration
Information
“Dyslexia & Mathematics”
Presented by Anne Henderson, University College,
Bangor, Wales.
Anne has spent the last 30years teaching mathematics &
dyslexia. Anne’s passion is in special education, her prime
interest over this period:
Check our website under events for her bio, very impressive,
to say the lest, & comes highly recommended by our very own Dr
Gavin Reid.
Attention all RTLB’s, Teachers, Teacher Aides, GSE, Prison
Educators, Youth Aid, Police, SPELD Tutors, Paediatrics,
Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Lawyers, Councillors,
Training Teachers, parents and others This also incudes a
practical workshop on dyslexia & mathematics
Auckland - Grand Chancellor, Auckland Airport – 24th March,
8.15am till finish
Contact:: Jan Brown – ph 09 4209178 fx 09 4209187
janbro@xtra.co.nz (Auckland’s presentation will start with a
Maori welcome)
Hamilton – Novotel Tainui, Alma Street – 25th March, 9.00am
till finish.
Contact: Jan Brown – 09 4209178 fx 4209187
janbro@xtra.co.nz
Hawkes Bay – Angus Inn, Railway Rd, Hastings – 28th March,
9.00am till finish
Contact: Moira Buchanan – 04 5677284 fx 04 5677268
lbctnz@slingshot.co.nz
Palmerston North – Rydges Hotel, Fitzherbert Ave – 29th
March, 9.00am till finish
Contact: Philippa Brunn – 06 3537039 fx 06 3537031
wandpbrunn@actrix.co.nz
Wellington – Angus Inn, Waterloo Rd, Lower Hutt – 31st
March, 9.00am till finish
Contact: Moira Buchanan – 04 5677284 fx 04 5677268
lbctnz@slingshot.co.nz
Nelson – Rutherford Hotel, Trafalgar Square – 3nd April ,
9.00am – till finish
Contact: Moira Buchanan – 04 5677284 fx 04 5677268
lbctnz@slingshot.co.nz
Christchurch – Grand Chancellor, Cashel Street, 7th April,
9.00am till finish
Contact: Moira Buchanan – ph 04 5677284 fx 04 5677268
lbctnz@slingshot.co.nz
http://www.lbctnz.co.nz
also register under Events in
the website. Thank you
Registrations will close by the 7th March 2003 – Late
Registration fee $300.00 + GST
Cost is $250.00 + GST – morning tea – lunch – afternoon tea
handouts, workshop
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Please register to secure a placement & so catering numbers
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We look forward to seeing you all with us (Parents please
contact your local district co-ordinator)
More information on
the Learning & Behaviour Charitable Trust NZ –
March/April Tour
How to help, Dyslexic Students, with Numeracy & Mathematics.
This day will focus on the problems that many dyslexic
students experience in mathematics, these are on a continuum
from mild to chronic. These main problems will be discussed
alongside the research that is going on in this field. There
are many variables to take into consideration, including
recognition of individual learning styles, promotion of skills
to help with organisational problems, sequencing difficulties
and basic concepts. Assessment in various was will be looked
at to see how the needs of this special group of students may
be met. In addition memory problems, anxiety and there affect
on maths will be investigated. Specific computer programs will
be shown and the many positive uses of ICT with regard to
helping students with mathematics will be discussed.
Day Programme – This will start at the times given
9.00am – Guest speaker to open.
9.15am – Session (1) An overview of the problem
• How dyslexia can effect mathematics
• Research
• Specific difficulties with memory and maths
• Causes of anxiety
10.15am – Morning Tea
10.30am – Session (2) Assessment
• Workshop (groups) to look at “Learning Style”
• A look at error patterns and the effect on students ability
• Discussion of assessment
12.00 – Lunch
1.00pm – Session (3) Main problems
• The language of mathematics
• Help with times tables
• Mental stratigies
3.00pm – Afternoon Tea
3.15pm – Session (4) Development of Strategies
• How basic concepts can be improved
• Specific computer programs
Session (5) Plenary
• Review of the day with questions
Finish – 4.00pm – 4.30pm
We hope that you all have gained many good ideas that will
help you to understand your children/students and friends that
have a difference that we may never understand, but for life
we need to accept. Thanks you from the many that will strive
for success with your help and understanding.
Moira Buchanan & John Sulzberger – LBCTNZ Trustees
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