Learning in Spite of Labels [Paperback]

Joyce Herzog (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1882514130 | ISBN-13: 978-1882514137 | Publication Date: December 1994

All children can learn. It is time to stop teaching subjects and start teaching children!

Learning In Spite Of Labels helps you to teach your child so that they can learn. We are all "labeled" in some area. Some of us can't sing, some aren't athletic, some can't express themselves well, some struggle with directions, and on and on!

Realizing that we're all "lableled" helps us to work with those that have difficulties in areas we don't. Joyce's desire is to help you be the best parent/teacher you can be!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Joyce Herzog is an experienced and qualified special educator. ...an educational resource for parents home educating..." -- Dr. Joe Sutton, Special Education Diagnostician/consultant, President, Exceptional Diagnotics, Simpsonville, SC

"These techniques and ideas are for all children, not just the learning disabled. This book is for everyone who teaches!" -- Tina Farewell, homeschool mom and author, The Always Incomplete Catalog, Lake Wales, FL

"This book is a vessel of hope for teachers who are discouraged. There are nuggets of wisdom for every person..." -- Margie Callaghan, Special Education Teacher, St. Augustine, FL

About the Author

Joyce Herzog began tutoring in the second grade. She has been teaching the learnng disabled and theri teachers and parents for twenty-five years in public and private schools and homeschooling situations. She has a masters degree in Learning Disabilities form the University of Iowa. She is also the author of The Scaredy Cat Reading System, Choosing and Using Curriculum and Timeless Teaching Tips!

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: JoyceHerzog.com, Inc. (December 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882514130
• ISBN-13: 978-1882514137
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #823,865 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My second "Bible.", November 18, 1999

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Baciagaluppo (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learning in Spite of Labels (Paperback)

Of all the books about educating children with learning disabilities, this is my favorite. It is written from a Christian perspective, so it may not be for everybody. However, Herzog has many years of experience, practical suggestions, and she puts all of the jargon and psychobabble in the proper perspective.

My favorite section of the book is where she lists the qualities and characteristics many LD children have -- the POSITIVE qualities, as well as the problem areas. This is the whole key to having the proper attitude towards these children, and teaching them effectively.

Herzog also points out that school is but one aspect of any person's life, and it is TEMPORARY. She gives many specific examples of people who did miserably in school, but had very successful lives anyway.

An extremely helpful and welcome book.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learning in Spite of Labels changed our lives......., December 22, 2002

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Patrice R-C "Patrice" (Palm Beach County, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learning in Spite of Labels (Paperback)

From this book I learned to respect my son for what he is, not what he should be. Learning can only take place when you accept your child for what he/she is. My attitude toward my son was that I needed to "fix" him, so that he could be the same as other children. I learned to accept and celebrate his uniqueness. This book is from a Christian perspective but I think it would help anyone who has a child who is struggling academically, emotionally, or physically. We homeschool our special needs son. As per Joyce Herzog's advice, he spends a lot of time doing things he is interested in, rather than trying to grind the academics in him. He's much more receptive to doing his school work if he's able to play with his Legos or look at maps, things he loves doing! As I said, this book was life changing for our family! The author's suggestions are practical and easy to implement, which is great for families who are already worn out from dealing with their special needs children. The chapters are short and easy to read - no education jargon here! This is a very helpful book, written for parents in a style easy to understand.