Task :While we’re all settling- discuss other grouping strategies you could/ do use

This evening: Communication, inclusion and classroom management

• Apply classroom management techniques

• Explain inclusive approaches and points of referral

• Evaluate effective communication strategies

• Design/plan a session (complete this)

Task : Last week’s homework

1. What was it?

2. Have you done it?

3. Share your work at your tables

Task : Application of lecture content- case studies

How do you ensure inclusion?

Consider…•Planning, variety, motivation, text •Differentiation, peer support•pastoral and academic support

Specialist Support for Students

This may include ….. a note taker, for a range of needs e.g. blind, deaf, partial sight or hearing, dyslexia a dyslexia specialist support tutor a learning mentor for a student with mental health or learning or social difficulties (e.g. Asperger’s) a general assistant for a student with mobility or manual dexterity difficulties

Link to OU site - Video examples of specialist support

Task :Case studies

• Look at allocate case study

• Consider the issues arising

• Consider what a teacher can do in class.

• Consider what kind of support might be appropriate

Communication Task A

Sit back to back with a partner and follow the instructions given…..

Communication Task B

If you are chosen you must leave the room.

Feedback on Tasks

What do these tasks highlight about effective or ineffective communication?

Aspects of Communication

Listening

Speaking

non verbal communication

Non Verbal Communication

Why is this important in teaching?

Classroom CommunicationIn small groups compose two lists.Factors that support and factors that inhibit good communication in the classroom.

Extension – List what a teacher can do to support communication in the classroom

The assignment

• Any questions?

• Micro-teach