Bell, S. (2011) Supporting adults with dyslexia by creating community groups: an examination of three models of provision in the voluntary sector. Occasional Papers in Education and Lifelong Learning (OPELL): An International Journal. 5(1 - 2), pp. 5-28. 9781859242612.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | In England, voluntary groups are one option of support for adults with dyslexia who are no longer taking part in formal education. This study examines the structure of three dyslexia groups which aim to provide support for adults with dyslexia. This small scale qualitative study considers the uniqueness of each discrete group as they disclose their own independent structures to support adults with dyslexia. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with the group leaders, and the data were scrutinised, not only to give factual information about the groups but to consider their collective beliefs and values as reflected in the discourse of their leaders. The study maps findings to theories of social and medical models of dyslexia. These findings lead to a discussion of key issues which can potentially inform stakeholders in the support of adults with dyslexia. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Adult education, Disability groups, Dyslexia, Inclusion, Lifelong learning, Peer support |
| Subjects: |
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC4814 Students and adults with disabilities H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV1551 People with disabilities R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC394 Dyslexia |
| Creators: | Bell, Sheena |
| Publisher: | Middlesex University |
| Northamptonshire and East Midlands: | Education, Training and Skills |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion |
| Date: | December 2011 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 5-28 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Occasional Papers in Education and Lifelong Learning (OPELL): An International Journal |
| Volume: | 5 |
| Number: | 1 - 2 |
| Language: | English |
| ISSN: | 9781859242612 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/4203 |
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