Differentiated Instruction Series: Strategies for Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) (Refreshed)

Description
This workshop will explore a range of innovative practices to support and engage students with SEN in their English language lessons.

Objectives:

To identify special educational needs in mainstream schools;

To introduce the whole school approach and how it supports an inclusive classroom;

To highlight the importance of conducting pre-assessment with your students and using that data to develop class profiles;

To introduce the RTI model as an approach to differentiating English learning experiences for students with SEN;

To introduce and understand the use of Applied Behaviour Analyses (ABA) to reinforce positive behaviour to support students with SEN;

To share practical strategies and resources for the development of a supportive learning environment including learning tools to engage and motivate students with SEN to learn English; and

To provide opportunities for participants to reflect on and share experiences about supporting their students with SEN in the English classroom.

Remarks
Participants are encouraged to share an example of a current challenge or issue related to students with SEN in their English lessons.