Schools, Parenting and Child Development: Introduction to SEND

This introductory course is ideal if you want to learn how to provide inclusive support to learners. During this course, you will become familiar with the range of special educational needs and disabilities you may find in a classroom. We will focus on the following conditions: dyspraxia, dyslexia, ADHD, autism, learning disabilities and speech, language and communication difficulties. We will consider how these conditions may affect learning and look at strategies to support the individual.

The teaching methods: - You will take part in a range of different activities with your tutor and other students in your class. Activities may include tutor presentation, small group work, working in pairs, class discussions, short tasks and research.

The feedback and assessment: - A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to assess what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion. You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor. You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning.