DIFFERENTIATION FOR DIVERSE LEARNERS...WHILE THRIVING AS AN EARLY CAREER TEACHER

EARLY CAREER TEACHERS (FIRST 3-5 YEARS) IN JUNIOR PRIMARY, PRIMARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY SCHOOLS, AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SETTINGS (INCLUDING CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND TRTS)

PRESENTER - DR JANE JARVIS, SENIOR LECTURER IN EDUCATION, FLINDERS UNIVERSITY

This workshop is intended for classroom teachers working with academically diverse students, and is especially designed for teachers in their first five years of practice. Most early career teachers arrive at school keen to establish an inclusive classroom, however, it can be challenging to apply the theory in practice at a time when the curriculum still seems unfamiliar and classroom management practices are still developing. This workshop provides an opportunity to refresh your understanding of the key principles and practices of effective differentiation, with a particular focus on realistic ways to get started with inclusive practices in the first few years of teaching, and build solid foundations for working towards more effective differentiation in the future. We will discuss teaching strategies that take relatively little preparation; critical areas of classroom practice that can support a differentiated approach; and how to set and evaluate reasonable goals for differentiation in the first few years of teaching. Participants will have a good chance to share and reflect on their experiences of differentiation in a collegial atmosphere.

Learning outcomes for this workshop include:

• Review the key, evidence-based principles that form the foundation for effective differentiation
• Identify a small number of ‘go to’ strategies for differentiation that can apply across settings
• Consider classroom management strategies that can facilitate effective differentiation
• Share and reflect on your experiences of differentiation so far, and set achievable goals for professional growth
• Add new differentiation strategies to your teaching repertoire.

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DUE TO CURRENT RESTRICTIONS THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 2021.

EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION: ENCOURAGING SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR THOSE WITH A DISABILITY

ALL STAFF IN MAINSTREAM OR SPECIAL EDUCATION WHO WORK WITH STUDENTS WITH ADDITIONAL LEARNING NEEDS

PRESENTER - DR JUNE ALEXANDER, LECTURER BACHELOR OF DISABILITY & DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION, FLINDERS UNIVERSITY

This workshop is intended for all staff who work in mainstream or special education who want to ensure that they are teaching students with disabilities in effective ways. While we often focus a lot on the ‘what’ we teach (i.e. content) we have less formalised understanding of the ‘how’ we teach. Instructional skills covered in this workshop will include:

• Prompts
• Shaping
• Emotional Regulation
• Choice making
• Self-instruction.

Learning outcomes for this workshop include:

• Demonstrate a theoretical and practical understanding of various cognitive strategies Apply various methods for promoting independence of individuals with diverse abilities
• Have knowledge and recognise a variety of instructional procedures which are appropriate for different outcomes
• Revise and self-reflect on current teaching methods and how those presented in the workshop may be implemented.

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DUE TO CURRENT RESTRICTIONS THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 2021.

DUE TO CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER - PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME OF 6.30PM - 8.30PM

STRATEGIES FOR WORKING SIDE BY SIDE THAT ARE NOT JUST BAND-AIDING

SSOS & TUTORS IN JUNIOR PRIMARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SETTINGS - EVENING SESSION

PRESENTER - ROBYN WHITTLE-HUGHES, OWNER, READY4SUCCESS

This workshop is intended for those who want to strengthen their own skills based practice so that they can build independence and a love of learning in children with individual learning differences in the unique and privileged situation of side by side or 1:1, rather than the classroom setting.

This workshop will provide information about:

1. Identifying Auditory Processing and Working Memory difficulties
2. The link between AP and WM and many identifiable learning difficulties and disabilities
3. Gathering base-line data and working from there to make a real difference
4. Strategies and skills to teach in a 1:1 setting to develop independent learner skills.

Learning outcomes for this workshop include:

• Skills to identify a child with Auditory Processing and Working Memory difficulties
• Skills to identify, using evidence-based assessments, explicit skill levels and gaps in learning
• Explicit skills and strategies to support children with a range of learning differences
• Confidence to deliver effective, targeted and progressive 1:1 skill-based intervention.

FLYER

DUE TO CURRENT RESTRICTIONS THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 2021.

WORKING WITHIN THE SQUARE: SSO ROLE - LINKING THE CHILD, CURRICULUM, TEACHER AND SCHOOL

SCHOOL ASSISTANTS IN JUNIOR PRIMARY, PRIMARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SETTINGS

PRESENTER - KYMBERLY LOUISE, BEHAVIOURAL SCIENTIST

This workshop will provide School Assistants with skills and strategies to promote learning and positive behaviour in students with additional learning needs, within the context of the School Assistant role. It is interactive with a practical focus and learning outcomes include:

• Developing an understanding of Best Practice for working with students with additional learning needs
• Skill building for developing participants’ own practice
• Skill building for session delivery with students
• Gaining an understanding of what can be achieved within the context of the ESO role
• Develop an understanding of functional behaviour and how to use that knowledge to support positive behaviour.

*Participants will be provided with free resources to use with students

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