2 SEN in the classroom

Objectives

• Compare SEN pupils with pupils who learn effectively.
• Examine some of the strategies for solving problems.
• Identify some of the areas of SEN likely to be encountered in the mainstream classroom.

Time

Two 1.5 hour sessions

Preparation

This section and the previous one cover similar issues from slightly different perspectives. Each is useful and could be very helpful but trainees might find that they do not need to complete both, unless there are issues that they are very interested in or there are certain areas that they need help with.

Tutors may find it useful to refer to the legal definition of SEN.

Tutor’s guidance

Session 1: Pupils with EBD

Session 2: General learning challenges

Resources

Handout 1: Pupil behaviour chart

Presentation 1: Four key strategies

Handout 2: The four strategies

Handout 3: Behaviour checklist of actions

Handout 4: Strategies

Presentation 2: Categorising learning challenges

Handout 5: Mild, moderate and specific learning difficulties

Handout 6: Useful ideas