[NIFL-WOMENLIT:3035] Re: research on the impact of trauma on learning

From: Isserlis, Janet (Janet_Isserlis@brown.edu)
Date: Thu Oct 07 2004 - 12:42:28 EDT


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other resources that might be of use

Jenny Horsman (for others who may not be aware of her work)

http://www.jennyhorsman.com

http://www.brown.edu/lrri/screen.html

Janet Isserlis

> ----------
> From: 	nifl-womenlit@nifl.gov on behalf of karenn@athabascau.ca
> Reply To: 	nifl-womenlit@nifl.gov
> Sent: 	Thursday, October 7, 2004 12:24 PM
> To: 	Multiple recipients of list
> Subject: 	[NIFL-WOMENLIT:3034] Re: research on the impact of trauma on learning
> 
> Hi:
> My Ph D research looked at how women who had left violent relationships
> coped with post secondary education. This is not exactly what the last
> person had in mind but I think it tells us something about resiliency and
> what can help.
> Karen
> on how Pam raises a good question-does anyone know of current research being
> > conducted in the area of survivors of violence and difficulties with
> > learning?
> > Daphne
> >
> >>>> pampferer@newfoundationsinc.org 10/05/04 11:40AM >>>
> > I have not attended the NRC though I have read some of the research
> > presented.  I would love to see a research project that would give us
> > more
> > information regarding the impact of trauma on learning. Specifically, on
> > adult women who are survivors of various forms of violence and who have
> > difficulty with reading comprehension, and more pervasively, math
> > anxiety.
> > And then, I guess more importantly, to develop strategies to deal with
> > the
> > problem. I am aware of Jenny Horseman's work.  Do you know of anyone
> > doing
> > research in this area?  Thanks
> >
> > Pam Ampferer
> > New Foundations Supportive Housing
> > 1161 Westminster Street
> > Saint Paul, MN 55101
> > 651-771-7565
> > 651-771-7426 fax
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nifl-womenlit@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-womenlit@nifl.gov] On Behalf
> > Of
> > Daphne Greenberg
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 10:01 AM
> > To: Multiple recipients of list
> > Subject: [NIFL-WOMENLIT:3030] Conference
> >
> > The 54th National Reading Conference (NRC) is from December 1-4, 2004 in
> > San Antonio. For information, you can go to:
> > http://www.nrconline.org/conference/conf04.html
> > According to this website:
> > NRC is an international organization devoted to excellence in reading
> > and literacy research. It is the annual gathering place for leading
> > literacy researchers from around the world. The latest research
> > results
> > are presented within a wonderful spirit of intense debate and dialogue
> > within a positive, collaborative spirit. NRC has a long tradition of
> > viewing reading and literacy research with a broad and multifaceted
> > lens. Our work benefits by celebrating the complexity that defines our
> > field; we welcome everyone into our diverse community of very talented
> > scholars.
> >
> > Two questions:
> > 1. Have any of you attended NRC, and what kind of experience did you
> > have?
> > 2. If funding were available, what kind of research project would you
> > like to see conducted in the field of women and literacy?
> >
> > Daphne
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Daphne Greenberg
> > Assistant Professor
> > Educational Psych. & Special Ed.
> > Georgia State University
> > P.O. Box 3679
> > Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3979
> > phone: 404-651-0127
> > fax:404-651-4901
> > dgreenberg@gsu.edu
> >
> > Daphne Greenberg
> > Associate Director
> > Center for the Study of Adult Literacy
> > Georgia State University
> > P.O. Box 3977
> > Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3977
> > phone: 404-651-0127
> > fax:404-651-4901
> > dgreenberg@gsu.edu
> 
> 
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