An online interactive introductory training package for staff working with young people aged 16–25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in specialist colleges and in specialist provision in general further education colleges. It will benefit those who are new to teaching learners with SEND, new to teaching in FE, are already teaching but have had no or little teacher training or those who require a refresh. The training will be of relevance to managers, team leaders, lead teachers, teachers, instructors and learning support staff with a significant teaching role.
The inclusive pedagogy training is delivered over a term in four 2-hour sessions allowing time in between the sessions for attendees to develop awareness, reflect on their learning and perhaps apply suggested strategies. The training incorporates a variety of learning activities, case studies, Padlet, polls, breakout rooms, discussion and quizzes. There will be opportunities for attendees to work in small groups, network and share experiences.
The overall aims of inclusive pedagogy training are to:
- deliver an overview of key pedagogical considerations for enabling young adults with SEND to achieve their potential
- build your confidence in understanding how different types of SEN / impairment impact on ability to learn
- provide tools and tips to support classroom delivery
- signpost to additional resources, best practice and online CPD / communities
- support you to start to identify aspects of practice you would like to explore further.
Sessions
Session 1 – Initial and baseline assessment
This session will:
- introduce initial and baseline assessments
- establish the difference between initial and baseline assessments with learners with SEND
- consider the elements to be considered when assessing learners with SEND
- share examples of each assessment method and hear from other practitioners.
Session 2 – Adaptive and inclusive teaching
This session will:
- identify what factors make a classroom inclusive
- share practical ideas and strategies for inclusion
- consider the difference between differentiation and adaptive teaching
- introduce key processes for ensuring that the learning in your sessions is adaptive.
Session 3 – Supporting learning, cognitive load and scaffolding
This session will:
- introduce the concept of cognitive load and why it is so important in teaching and learning
- offer strategies to support cognitive load and consider suggestions to implement
- identify how to scaffold learning in your sessions to ensure that all learners can participate as appropriate to the individual
- introduce the value of project based learning
- share effective examples, ideas and resources from other practitioners.
Session 4 – Progress tracking, assessment and feedback
This session will:
- identify what good progress tracking looks like
- introduce RARPA and a short overview
- link how the initial and baseline assessments can be used to develop curriculum and support progress tracking
- share efficient and valuable examples of different provisions’ progress tracking and assessment methods
- consider different methods of feedback and reflect on their value.
Format
Online interactive training
Delivered over a term in four 2-hour sessions with time in between to enable attendees to develop their own practice and introduce new strategies.
In-house training
This training can also be delivered in-house, in-person to your organisation. For further details please complete our expression of interest.
Cost
The below cost is for each attendee. All attendees need to register separately. Booking below will register you for all sessions.
This cost covers the whole course (four sessions).
- Natspec members £220 +VAT
- Natspec affiliates £270 +VAT
- Non-members £320 +VAT
Your invoice will be available immediately.
Upcoming dates
Attendees book onto all four session in a single booking. Please ensure you are available for all session dates.
Autumn term schedule
Wednesday 1 October, 3:00pm–5:00pm: Session 1 – Initial and baseline assessment
Wednesday 15 October, 3:00pm–5:00pm: Session 2 – Adaptive and inclusive teaching
Wednesday 19 November, 3:00pm–5:00pm: Session 3 – Supporting learning, cognitive load and scaffolding
Wednesday 3 December, 3:00pm–5:00pm: Session 4 – Progress tracking, assessment and feedback