Primary
Summary
This session encourages us to look beyond our initial impression of a struggling learner and develop a full understanding of their specific learning difficulties and learning needs based on detailed observations.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 20 Minutes 03 Seconds
Summary
In this session we take a closer look at the terms Neurodiversity and Neurotypical and introduce you to our sample student, Sebastian to show you how to use the checklist to determine a learning profile based on a student’s specific learning difficulties.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 31 Minutes 32 Seconds
Summary
The first of these sessions delves into four strategies to support a struggling learner who may have specific learning difficulties: Boosting Self Esteem, Understanding Challenging Behaviour, Motivation and Teaching Metacognition.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 46 Minutes 08 Seconds
Summary
More support strategies are addressed in this session to support a struggling learner who may have specific learning difficulties: Using Positive Language, Multi-sensory Techniques, Giving One Instruction at a Time, Making Text Reader Friendly, Allowing Think Time and Reducing Memory Load.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 41 Minutes 31 Seconds
Summary
This final session of classroom support strategies to support a struggling learner who may have a specific learning difficulties includes: Keeping your Language Simple, Encouraging Alternatives to Handwriting, Supporting Gross Motor Skills, Teaching Organisational Skills, Using Assistive Technology and Having High Expectations.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 24 Minutes 32 Seconds
Summary
This session includes examples of learner profiles enabling you to understand what Neurodiversity is and the most commonly occurring Specific Learning Difficulties such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, Autism, Developmental Language Disorder, Working Memory, Anxiety and Trauma. It includes IEP’s, student profile samples and case studies to assist you in supporting your struggling learners.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 21 Minutes 21 Seconds
Summary
The Specific Learning Difficulties Guide offers deeper insight into the most common cooccurrence difficulties including: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Developmental Language Disorder and Working Memory.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 32 Minutes 24 Seconds
Summary
The Specific Learning Difficulties Guide offers deeper insight into ADHD, Autism, Anxiety and Trauma and their impact on learning.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 38 Minutes 22 Seconds
Primary Mobile
Summary
This session encourages us to look beyond our initial impression of a student and develop a fuller understanding of their needs based on detailed observations.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 20 Minutes 03 Seconds
Summary
In this session we take a closer look at the terms Neurodiversity and Neurotypical and introduce you to our sample student Sebastian and the checklist.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 31 Minutes 32 Seconds
Summary
The first of these sessions delves into four strategies: Boosting Self Esteem, Understanding Challenging Behaviour, Motivation and Teaching Metacognition.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 46 Minutes 08 Seconds
Summary
More support strategies are addressed in this session: Using Positive Language, Multi-sensory Techniques, Giving One Instruction at a Time, Making Text Reader Friendly, Allowing Think Time and Reducing Memory Load.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 41 Minutes 31 Seconds
Summary
This final session of classroom support strategies includes: Keeping your Language Simple, Encouraging Alternatives to Handwriting, Supporting Gross Motor Skills, Teaching Organisational Skills, Using Assistive Technology and Having High Expectations.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 24 Minutes 32 Seconds
Summary
This session includes examples of Learner Profiles, IEP’s and directs you to the extra resources which accompany this training.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 21 Minutes 21 Seconds
Summary
The Specific Learning Difficulties Guide offers deeper insight into the most common co-occurring difficulties.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 32 Minutes 24 Seconds
Summary
The Specific Learning Difficulties Guide offers deeper insight into ADHD, Autism, Anxiety and Trauma and their impact on learning.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 38 Minutes 22 Seconds
Secondary Desktop
Summary
This session encourages us to look beyond our initial impression of a struggling learner and develop a full understanding of their specific learning difficulties and learning needs based on detailed observations.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 20 Minutes 03 Seconds
Summary
In this session we take a closer look at the terms Neurodiversity and Neurotypical and introduce you to our sample student, Sebastian to show you how to use the checklist to determine a learning profile based on a student’s specific learning difficulties.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 37 Minutes 31 Seconds
Summary
The first of these sessions delves into four strategies to support a struggling learner who may have specific learning difficulties: Boosting Self Esteem, Understanding Challenging Behaviour, Motivation and Teaching Metacognition.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 47 Minutes 23 Seconds
Summary
More support strategies are addressed in this session to support a struggling learner who may have specific learning difficulties: Using Positive Language, Multi-sensory Techniques, Giving One Instruction at a Time, Making Text Reader Friendly, Allowing Think Time and Reducing Memory Load.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 41 Minutes 31 Seconds
Summary
This final session of classroom support strategies to support a struggling learner who may have a specific learning difficulties includes: Keeping your Language Simple, Encouraging Alternatives to Handwriting, Supporting Gross Motor Skills, Teaching Organisational Skills, Supporting Academic Development, Using Assistive Technology, Teaching Reading and Proof Reading Techniques, Teaching Study Skills and Exam Techniques, Exam Access Arrangements and Having High Expectations.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 24 Minutes 32 Seconds
Summary
This session includes examples of learner profiles enabling you to understand what Neurodiversity is and the most commonly occurring Specific Learning Difficulties such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, Autism, Developmental Language Disorder, Working Memory, Anxiety and Trauma. It includes IEP’s, student profile samples and case studies to assist you in supporting your struggling learners.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 21 Minutes 21 Seconds
Summary
The Specific Learning Difficulties Guide offers deeper insight into the most common cooccurrence difficulties including: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Developmental Language Disorder and Working Memory.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 32 Minutes 24 Seconds
Summary
The Specific Learning Difficulties Guide offers deeper insight into ADHD, Autism, Anxiety and Trauma and their impact on learning.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 38 Minutes 22 Seconds
Secondary Mobile
Summary
This session encourages us to look beyond our initial impression of a student and develop a fuller understanding of their needs based on detailed observations.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 22 Minutes 45 Seconds
Summary
In this session we take a closer look at the terms Neurodiversity and Neurotypical and introduce you to our sample student Hannah and the checklist.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 37 Minutes 31 Seconds
Summary
The first of these sessions delves into four strategies: Boosting Self Esteem, Understanding Challenging Behaviour, Motivation and Teaching Metacognition.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 47 Minutes 23 Seconds
Summary
More support strategies are addressed in this session: Using Positive Language, Multi-sensory Techniques, Giving One Instruction at a Time, Making Text Reader Friendly, Allowing Think Time and Reducing Memory Load.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 41 Minutes 31 Seconds
Summary
This final session of classroom support strategies includes: Keeping your Language Simple, Encouraging Alternatives to Handwriting, Supporting Gross Motor Skills, Teaching Organisational Skills, Supporting Academic Development, Using Assistive Technology, Teaching Reading and Proof Reading Techniques, Teaching Study Skills and Exam Techniques, Exam Access Arrangements and Having High Expectations.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 24 Minutes 32 Seconds
Summary
This session includes examples of Learner Profiles, IEP’s and directs you to the extra resources which accompany this training.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 21 Minutes 21 Seconds
Summary
The Specific Learning Difficulties Guide offers deeper insight into the most common co-occurring difficulties.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 32 Minutes 24 Seconds
Summary
The Specific Learning Difficulties Guide offers deeper insight into ADHD, Autism, Anxiety and Trauma and their impact on learning.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 38 Minutes 22 Seconds
Tertiary
Summary
This session encourages us to look beyond our initial impression of a struggling learner and develop a full understanding of their specific learning difficulties and learning needs based on detailed observations.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 20 Minutes 03 Seconds
Summary
In this session we take a closer look at the terms Neurodiversity and Neurotypical and introduce you to our sample student, Sebastian to show you how to use the checklist to determine a learning profile based on a student’s specific learning difficulties.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 31 Minutes 32 Seconds
Summary
The first of these sessions delves into four strategies to support a struggling learner who may have specific learning difficulties: Boosting Self Esteem, Understanding Challenging Behaviour, Motivation and Teaching Metacognition.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 46 Minutes 08 Seconds
Summary
More support strategies are addressed in this session to support a struggling learner who may have specific learning difficulties: Using Positive Language, Multi-sensory Techniques, Giving One Instruction at a Time, Making Text Reader Friendly, Allowing Think Time and Reducing Memory Load.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 41 Minutes 31 Seconds
Summary
This final session of classroom support strategies to support a struggling learner who may have a specific learning difficulties includes: Keeping your Language Simple, Encouraging Alternatives to Handwriting, Supporting Fine Motor Skills, Teaching Organisational Skills, Teaching Reading and Proof Reading Techniques, Teach Study Skills and Exam Techniques, Exam Access Arrangements, Using Assistive Technology and Having High Expectations.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 24 Minutes 32 Seconds
Summary
This session includes examples of learner profiles enabling you to understand what Neurodiversity is and the most commonly occurring Specific Learning Difficulties such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, Autism, Developmental Language Disorder, Working Memory, Anxiety and Trauma. It includes IEP’s, student profile samples and case studies to assist you in supporting your struggling learners.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 21 Minutes 21 Seconds
Summary
The Specific Learning Difficulties Guide offers deeper insight into the most common cooccurrence difficulties including: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Developmental Language Disorder and Working Memory.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 32 Minutes 24 Seconds
Summary
The Specific Learning Difficulties Guide offers deeper insight into ADHD, Autism, Anxiety and Trauma and their impact on learning.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 38 Minutes 22 Seconds
Tertiary Mobile
Introduction
This session encourages us to look beyond our initial impression of a student and develop a fuller understanding of their needs based on detailed observations.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 20 Minutes 03 Seconds
Introduction
In this session we take a closer look at the terms Neurodiversity and Neurotypical and introduce you to our sample student Phoenix and checklist.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 31 Minutes 32 Seconds
Introduction
The first of these sessions delves into four strategies: Boosting Self Esteem, Understanding Challenging Behaviour, Motivation and Teaching Metacognition.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 46 Minutes 08 Seconds
Introduction
More support strategies are addressed in this session: Using Positive Language, Multi-sensory Techniques, Giving One Instruction at a Time, Making Text Reader Friendly, Allowing Think Time and Reducing Memory Load.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 41 Minutes 31 Seconds
Introduction
This final session of classroom support strategies includes: Keeping your Language Simple, Encouraging Alternatives to Handwriting, Supporting Fine Motor Skills, Teaching Organisational Skills, Teaching Reading and Proof Reading Techniques, Teach Study Skills and Exam Techniques, Exam Access Arrangements, Using Assistive Technology and Having High Expectations.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 24 Minutes 32 Seconds
Introduction
This session includes examples of Learner Profiles, IEP’s and directs you to the extra resources which accompany this training.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 21 Minutes 21 Seconds
Introduction
The Specific Learning Difficulties Guide offers deeper insight into the most common co-occurring difficulties.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 32 Minutes 24 Seconds
Introduction
The Specific Learning Difficulties Guide offers deeper insight into ADHD, Autism, Anxiety and Trauma and their impact on learning.1 Quiz, Video Duration: 38 Minutes 22 Seconds
Maths Course
Summary
Consolidating concepts, why you need to gain perspective and help students to understand the constellation of mathematical learning factors and their interconnectivity. Steve further offers general advice on evidence-based practice.1 Quiz
Summary
Numerical Stroop as well as a deeper understanding of the role of long-term memory, speed of working, working memory and sequencing in math.1 Quiz
Summary
Research into dialogue, how children develop a sense of number and various strategies to gain a congruent sense of number and place value.1 Quiz
Summary
How metacognition and subsequent cognition styles can be used to better understand a student’s mathematical difficulties, anxiety and success. This section includes a checklist to help you better understand the child’s mathematical needs.1 Quiz
Long PD Maths Course
Mathematical Learning Difficulties and Dyscalculia
This session includes the definition of Dyscalculia and the key factors of Specific learning Difficulties in maths; Observing students with maths difficulties and the interconnectivity between their difficulties; The prevalence of dyscalculia and maths learning difficulties and the importance of early teaching and maths performance; The do’s and don’ts of teaching maths to improve maths performance.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 32 Minutes 06 Seconds
The Developmental Nature of Maths
This session discusses the importance of getting the basics right, knowing where the basics are going, and how later maths relies very heavily on the early maths. It clearly demonstrates tracking forward with younger students and how to track back to the very basics for older students.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 14 Minutes 02 Seconds
Number Sense, Operation Sense and Place Value
This session covers the importance of consistency when using visual patterns to support learners for counting both forwards and backwards. It offers an introduction to linking addition and subtraction operations and number facts. It covers key teaching strategies for scaffolding when teaching place value.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 13 Minutes 29 Seconds
Alternative methods of teaching addition and subtraction
This session will help you to support learners by encouraging them to use what they know, to work out what they don’t know, so as to avoid excessive demand on fallible long-term memory. It advocates for students to become familiar with number by using visual support, manipulatives, maths toolkits, estimations, patterns and sequences.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 17 Minutes 06 Seconds
Using scaffolding to support addition and subtraction for larger numbers
This session covers the varying levels of scaffolding and renaming when working with hundreds, tens and ones to support maths learners. It offers clear demonstrations of using resources to support subtraction, across zero, of larger numbers e.g. 103-28.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 08 Minutes 29 Seconds
The basic facts of mastering multiplication and division
This session looks at the research into mastering the multiplication facts. It discusses teacher flexibility as ‘nothing works for everyone’. It uncovers mathematically valid and easy strategies of committing the multiplication facts to memory and how to link multiplication to division. It demonstrates the resources required to support learners, so as to avoid any feelings of overwhelm, caused by the number of facts they are required to master.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 26 Minutes 56 Seconds
The affective domain and Maths Anxiety
This video session explores maths anxiety and its impact on learning. Steve discusses the research behind the emotional and motivational factors relating to maths fear and difficulties.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 29 Minutes 34 Seconds
The affective domain and Maths Anxiety Continued
This session discusses the types of anxiety and the main factors contributing to maths anxiety. Steve provides dozens of excellent, realistic examples of best practice to promote meaningful success and learner self-belief.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 34 Minutes 04 Seconds
Identifying and using error patterns to support learners
This session covers the need for monitoring learners to identify where they struggle and guide targeted intervention. Steve investigates the types of errors, the most common errors and works through very practical aspects of understanding these mathematical errors. This session assists in developing a deeper understanding of error patterns when screening and supporting students with maths learning difficulties and dyscalculia.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 40 Minutes 34 Seconds
Diagnosis and Assessment of maths Learning Difficulties and Dyscalculia
This section demystifies the concept of identifying maths learning difficulties. It addresses the difference between assessment and a diagnosis. Steve highlights the process of the lead up to a diagnosis and the importance of checking the basics.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 28 Minutes 42 Seconds
Diagnosis and Assessment of maths Learning Difficulties and Dyscalculia Continued
This session continues the discussion of identifying maths learning difficulties. In the session Steve works through the structure of screening for maths learning difficulties in an easy, step by step process.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 47 Minutes 09 Seconds
Developmental Coordination Disorder
What is Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)?
• A definitive look at the definition, occurrence, research and diagnostic criteria of DCD.• Delve into other childhood illnesses, including those that are commonly mistaken for DCD, as well as ones that overlap, making proper assessment difficult for the untrained observer.
• The vital role of early identification and teacher knowledge in early years.
• The common characteristics in DCD, both motor and non-motor, and their impact on learning.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 16 Minutes 54 Seconds
How does DCD present in Early Years
• The key factors in early identification of DCD.• The ‘at risk’ indicators for teachers, parents and allied health professionals.
• DCD characteristics and the importance of personalised intervention strategies.
• How DCD in early years impacts the life journey of a child.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 19 Minutes 25 Seconds
Practical Strategies for DCD/Dyspraxia Early Years
• The key foundation stages of DCD.• Developmental Stages in the Early Years, relating to self-care, gross motor skills and balance.
• Strategies for early years success; described and prioritised for independence.
• The stages of pre-writing development and pre-scissor skills.
• Research and evidence based strategies to aid writing and motor development.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 20 Minutes 22 Seconds
How does DCD present in Primary/Elementary School?
• Help in identifying the characteristics of DCD in primary/elementary aged learners based on observation in the classroom and in the schoolground.• Quick reference checklists with highly effective tips for working with colleagues and parents to compile a profile of a student’s DCD difficulties.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 16 Minutes 59 Seconds
Practical Strategies for DCD/Dyspraxia Primary/Elementary School
• The most effective strategies for addressing DCD in the classroom and school.• How to prioritise the best DCD strategies for the greatest impact.
• Understand the vital social and emotional aspects of DCD.
• Discover the environmental demands on students at school and home.
• Analysis of movement demands required to complete tasks.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 30 Minutes 43 Seconds
How does DCD present in Secondary/High School?
• The transition from Primary/Elementary School to High School for the child with DCD.• Key insights around common transitional challenges.
• The interacting factors and the four main features of DCD in high school relating to motor and non-motor skills.
• DCD presentation and the persistent predictors of DCD.
• The DCD protective factors.
• The value of a personalised program for students with DCD in high school.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 19 Minutes 56 Seconds
Practical Strategies for DCD/Dyspraxia Secondary/High School
• A birds eye view of the characteristics of DCD in Secondary/High School.• Explore a student profile and the strategies to support them.
• Look at the 8 pillars of support strategies for implementation within a high school setting.
• The value of using the ‘whole learner approach.’
• The vital non- motor, social and emotional support strategies
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 38 Minutes 27 Seconds
Screening for DCD/Dyspraxia in Early Years and Primary /Elementary School
• Demystify the DCD screening process.• Identify the triggers for conducting a screening for DCD.
• Delve into the research behind the main DCD impairments.
• Co-occurrence, screening tools and checklists.
• The research basis of screening tools.
• Research into DCD and Intelligence Assessments.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 22 Minutes 25 Seconds
Practical Strategies for use at Home
• Evidence-based practical strategies for supporting students and parents at home.• The importance of a parent/teacher partnership approach.
• The 6 ‘F-words’ – Function, family, fitness, fun, friends and future.
• Setting priorities and routines matched to the student’s needs.
• Altering expectations and adapting the environment.
• Understanding the social/emotional impact and the importance of sleep.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 19 Minutes 25 Seconds
Supporting Students with Handwriting Difficulties
• Dive into DCD and Dysgraphia.• Orthographic, phonological and graphomotor codes.
• Research into handwriting difficulty statistics and DCD.
• Co-existing difficulties such as text generation and transcription.
• Executive functioning and organisational skills.
• Classroom observation and teaching strategies.
• Discuss the best tools and adaptations for Handwriting in the classroom environment.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 23 Minutes 27 Seconds
Developmental Coordination Disorder - Early Years
What is Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)?
• A definitive look at the definition, occurrence, research and diagnostic criteria of DCD.• Delve into other childhood illnesses, including those that are commonly mistaken for DCD, as well as ones that overlap, making proper assessment difficult for the untrained observer.
• The vital role of early identification and teacher knowledge in early years.
• The common characteristics in DCD, both motor and non-motor, and their impact on learning.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 16 Minutes 54 Seconds
How does DCD present in Early Years
• The key factors in early identification of DCD.• The ‘at risk’ indicators for teachers, parents and allied health professionals.
• DCD characteristics and the importance of personalised intervention strategies.
• How DCD in early years impacts the life journey of a child.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 19 Minutes 25 Seconds
Practical Adjustments for DCD/Dyspraxia Early Years
• The key foundation stages of DCD.• Developmental Stages in the Early Years, relating to self-care, gross motor skills and balance.
• Strategies for early years success; described and prioritised for independence.
• The stages of pre-writing development and pre-scissor skills.
• Research and evidence based strategies to aid writing and motor development.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 20 Minutes 22 Seconds
Screening for DCD/dyspraxia in Early Years.
• Demystify the DCD screening process.• Identify the triggers for conducting a screening for DCD.
• Delve into the research behind the main DCD impairments.
• Co-occurrence, screening tools and checklists.
• The research basis of screening tools.
• Research into DCD and Intelligence Assessments.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 22 Minutes 25 Seconds
Practical Strategies for use at Home
• Evidence-based practical strategies for supporting students and parents at home.• The importance of a parent/teacher partnership approach.
• The 6 ‘F-words’ – Function, family, fitness, fun, friends and future.
• Setting priorities and routines matched to the student’s needs.
• Altering expectations and adapting the environment.
• Understanding the social/emotional impact and the importance of sleep.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 19 Minutes 25 Seconds
Supporting Students with Handwriting Difficulties
• Dive into DCD and Dysgraphia.• Orthographic, phonological and graphomotor codes.
• Research into handwriting difficulty statistics and DCD.
• Co-existing difficulties such as text generation and transcription.
• Executive functioning and organisational skills.
• Classroom observation and teaching strategies.
• Discuss the best tools and adaptations for Handwriting in the classroom environment.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 23 Minutes 27 Seconds
Developmental Coordination Disorder - Primary
What is Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)?
• A definitive look at the definition, occurrence, research and diagnostic criteria of DCD.• Delve into other childhood illnesses, including those that are commonly mistaken for DCD, as well as ones that overlap, making proper assessment difficult for the untrained observer.
• The vital role of early identification and teacher knowledge in early years.
• The common characteristics in DCD, both motor and non-motor, and their impact on learning.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 16 Minutes 54 Seconds
How does DCD present in Primary/Elementary School?
• Help in identifying the characteristics of DCD in primary/elementary aged learners based on observation in the classroom and in the schoolground.• Quick reference checklists with highly effective tips for working with colleagues and parents to compile a profile of a student’s DCD difficulties.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 16 Minutes 59 Seconds
Practical Strategies for DCD/Dyspraxia Primary/Elementary School
• The most effective strategies for addressing DCD in the classroom and school.• How to prioritise the best DCD strategies for the greatest impact.
• Understand the vital social and emotional aspects of DCD.
• Discover the environmental demands on students at school and home.
• Analysis of movement demands required to complete tasks.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 30 Minutes 43 Seconds
Screening for DCD/dyspraxia in Primary/Elementary School.
• Demystify the DCD screening process.• Identify the triggers for conducting a screening for DCD.
• Delve into the research behind the main DCD impairments.
• Co-occurrence, screening tools and checklists.
• The research basis of screening tools.
• Research into DCD and Intelligence Assessments.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 22 Minutes 25 Seconds
Practical Strategies for use at Home
• Evidence-based practical strategies for supporting students and parents at home.• The importance of a parent/teacher partnership approach.
• The 6 ‘F-words’ – Function, family, fitness, fun, friends and future.
• Setting priorities and routines matched to the student’s needs.
• Altering expectations and adapting the environment.
• Understanding the social/emotional impact and the importance of sleep.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 19 Minutes 25 Seconds
Supporting Students with Handwriting Difficulties
• Dive into DCD and Dysgraphia.• Orthographic, phonological and graphomotor codes.
• Research into handwriting difficulty statistics and DCD.
• Co-existing difficulties such as text generation and transcription.
• Executive functioning and organisational skills.
• Classroom observation and teaching strategies.
• Discuss the best tools and adaptations for Handwriting in the classroom environment.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 23 Minutes 27 Seconds
Developmental Coordination Disorder - Secondary
What is Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)?
• A definitive look at the definition, occurrence, research and diagnostic criteria of DCD.• Delve into other childhood illnesses, including those that are commonly mistaken for DCD, as well as ones that overlap, making proper assessment difficult for the untrained observer.
• The vital role of early identification and teacher knowledge in early years.
• The common characteristics in DCD, both motor and non-motor, and their impact on learning.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 16 Minutes 54 Seconds
How does DCD present in Secondary/High School?
• The transition from Primary/Elementary School to High School for the child with DCD.• Key insights around common transitional challenges.
• The interacting factors and the four main features of DCD in high school relating to motor and non-motor skills.
• DCD presentation and the persistent predictors of DCD.
• The DCD protective factors.
• The value of a personalised program for students with DCD in high school.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 19 Minutes 56 Seconds
Practical Adjustments for DCD/Dyspraxia Secondary/High School
• A birds eye view of the characteristics of DCD in Secondary/High School.• Explore a student profile and the strategies to support them.
• Look at the 8 pillars of support strategies for implementation within a high school setting.
• The value of using the ‘whole learner approach.’
• The vital non- motor, social and emotional support strategies
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 38 Minutes 27 Seconds
Screening for DCD/dyspraxia in Secondary/High School
• Demystify the DCD screening process.• Identify the triggers for conducting a screening for DCD.
• Delve into the research behind the main DCD impairments.
• Co-occurrence, screening tools and checklists.
• The research basis of screening tools.
• Research into DCD and Intelligence Assessments.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 22 Minutes 25 Seconds
Practical Strategies for use at Home
• Evidence-based practical strategies for supporting students and parents at home.• The importance of a parent/teacher partnership approach.
• The 6 ‘F-words’ – Function, family, fitness, fun, friends and future.
• Setting priorities and routines matched to the student’s needs.
• Altering expectations and adapting the environment.
• Understanding the social/emotional impact and the importance of sleep.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 19 Minutes 25 Seconds
Supporting Students with Handwriting Difficulties
• Dive into DCD and Dysgraphia.• Orthographic, phonological and graphomotor codes.
• Research into handwriting difficulty statistics and DCD.
• Co-existing difficulties such as text generation and transcription.
• Executive functioning and organisational skills.
• Classroom observation and teaching strategies.
• Discuss the best tools and adaptations for Handwriting in the classroom environment.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 23 Minutes 27 Seconds
Fintan's Course
Behaviour as a Message and a Formula for Management SF3R
• The risk factors which can affect behaviour for learning• Understanding the behaviour message
• Introducing the SF3R approach
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 30 Minutes 02 Seconds
Mood Management
• Why we should focus on mood instead of behaviour management• How motivation complements mood • Applying this in practice
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 32 Minutes 14 Seconds
Structure: Policies and Expectations
• Putting this into practice• Outline how structure helps to develop safety and security for all
• Teacher and parent style with regards to supporting behaviour for learning
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 29 Minutes 56 Seconds
Flexibility including how to support children with ASD and ADHD
• Outline how flexibility complements and not contradicts Structure • Specific strategies explored and explained • What is Neurodiversity and how to support learning challenges rather than use behaviour labels?1 Quiz, Video Duration: 34 Minutes 59 Seconds
Rapport and Communication including how to support children with ODD
• To understand how to develop effective rapport through effective communication• Dealing with disruption and defiance
• Rewards and logical consequences
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 30 Minutes 55 Seconds
Relationships and dealing with Bullying and socialisation issues
• Developing effective peer to peer and sibling relationships • Dealing with bullying behaviour • Working in Partnership between school and home1 Quiz, Video Duration: 30 Minutes 08 Seconds
Resilience and how to develop this for future challenges and opportunities
• The key factors for resilience • Preparing for transitions • The seven Cs of resilience explored and explained1 Quiz, Video Duration: 30 Minutes 51 Seconds
Fintan's Course Mobile
Behaviour as a Message and a Formula for Management SF3R
• The risk factors which can affect behaviour for learning• Understanding the behaviour message
• Introducing the SF3R approach
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 30 Minutes 02 Seconds
Mood Management
• Why we should focus on mood instead of behaviour management• How motivation complements mood • Applying this in practice
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 32 Minutes 14 Seconds
Structure: Policies and Expectations
• Putting this into practice• Outline how structure helps to develop safety and security for all
• Teacher and parent style with regards to supporting behaviour for learning
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 29 Minutes 56 Seconds
Flexibility including how to support children with ASD and ADHD
• Outline how flexibility complements and not contradicts Structure • Specific strategies explored and explained • What is Neurodiversity and how to support learning challenges rather than use behaviour labels?1 Quiz, Video Duration: 34 Minutes 59 Seconds
Rapport and Communication including how to support children with ODD
• To understand how to develop effective rapport through effective communication• Dealing with disruption and defiance
• Rewards and logical consequences
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 30 Minutes 55 Seconds
Relationships and dealing with Bullying and socialisation issues
• Developing effective peer to peer and sibling relationships • Dealing with bullying behaviour • Working in Partnership between school and home1 Quiz, Video Duration: 30 Minutes 08 Seconds
Resilience and how to develop this for future challenges and opportunities
• The key factors for resilience • Preparing for transitions • The seven Cs of resilience explored and explained1 Quiz, Video Duration: 30 Minutes 51 Seconds
APD Course
Glue Ear
• Understanding Glue ear• The impact upon early language and learning
• Interventions
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 27 Minutes 54 Seconds
Auditory Processing
• Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) & Difficulties• Managing APD at home and in school
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 24 Minutes 01 Seconds
Emotional Aspects of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs)
• Explanation of range of SpLDs• Emotional impact of struggles and academic failure – frustration, demotivation, anger and lowered self-esteem
• Building success and resilience
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 40 Minutes 18 Seconds
APD Course Mobile
Glue Ear
• Understanding Glue ear• The impact upon early language and learning
• Interventions
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 27 Minutes 54 Seconds
Auditory Processing
• Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) & Difficulties• Managing APD at home and in school
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 24 Minutes 01 Seconds
Emotional Aspects of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs)
• Explanation of range of SpLDs• Emotional impact of struggles and academic failure – frustration, demotivation, anger and lowered self-esteem
• Building success and resilience
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 40 Minutes 18 Seconds
Dysgraphia Course
Video 1
• Understanding of Dysgraphia, causes and definitions • The latest research from world’s leading experts
• The Development of writing skills • The social and emotional impact of Dysgraphia
• The likelihood and rates of cooccurrence
1 Video Duration: 25 Minutes
Video 2
• How to diagnose Dysgraphia• How to manage students with Dysgraphia
• Accommodations for Dysgraphia
• Modifications and Remediation
• Improving the future for Student with Dysgraphia
1 Video Duration: 33 Minutes
Anxiety Course
Video 1
• The definition of anxiety and latest research findings • The most recent global statistics
• Human differences and behaviours that impact on the prevalence of anxiety
• The impact of hereditary factors on having anxiety
1 Video Duration: 29 Minutes
Video 2
• Strategies for supporting anxious students• Teaching emotional vocabulary
• Understanding emotional intelligence
• Creating a supportive environment for anxious students
1 Video Duration: 40 Minutes
Phonics in Action Course
Video 1
• Meet Professor Tom Nicholson as he introduces the course and provides an overview of what you will learn.
1 Video Duration: 9 Minutes
Video 2
• This sessions covers the definition of Phonics and the most up to date research findings
1 Video Duration: 14 Minutes 20 Seconds
Video 3
• This session delves into the Historical Influences which may cause confusion for many when teaching and learning to read, write and spell.
1 Video Duration: 6 Minutes 20 Seconds
Video 4
• This session covers the correct phonetic sounds for each of the letters.
1 Video Duration: 13 Minutes 20 Seconds
Video 5
• This session covers the most productive order for teaching high frequency and tricky words.
1 Video Duration: 18 Minutes 40 Seconds
Video 6
• This video lesson covers consonant digraphs as part of the step-by-step process, to achieve successful outcomes when teaching someone to read, write and spell.
1 Video Duration: 13 Minutes
Video 7
• This video lesson covers consonant clusters as part of the step-by-step process, to achieve successful outcomes when teaching someone to read, write and spell.
1 Video Duration: 18 Minutes 20 Seconds
Video 8
• This video lesson covers long vowel sounds and split digraphs as part of the step-by-step process, to achieve successful outcomes when teaching someone to read, write and spell.
1 Video Duration: 11 Minutes 30 Seconds
Video 9
• This video lesson covers L and R controlled vowels as part of the step-by-step process, to achieve successful outcomes when teaching someone to read, write and spell.
1 Video Duration: 13 Minutes 30 Seconds
Video 10
• This video lesson covers sound vowel digraphs (Part 1) as part of the step-by-step process, to achieve successful outcomes when teaching someone to read, write and spell.
1 Video Duration: 16 Minutes 40 Seconds
Video 11
• This video lesson covers sound vowel digraphs (Part 2) as part of the step-by-step process, to achieve successful outcomes when teaching someone to read, write and spell.
1 Video Duration: 17 Minutes 20 Seconds
Video 12
• This video lesson covers chameleon letters and silent letters as part of the step-by-step process, to achieve successful outcomes when teaching someone to read, write and spell.
1 Video Duration: 18 Minutes 40 Seconds
Video 13
• This video lesson covers decoding long words as part of the step-by-step process, to achieve successful outcomes when teaching someone to read, write and spell.
1 Video Duration: 18 Minutes
Video 14
• This video lesson covers Anglo Saxon words as part of the step-by-step process, to achieve successful outcomes when teaching someone to read, write and spell.
1 Video Duration: 13 Minutes 30 Seconds
Video 15
• This video lesson covers Romance words as part of the step-by-step process, to achieve successful outcomes when teaching someone to read, write and spell.
1 Video Duration: 19 Minutes 20 Seconds
Video 16
• This video lesson covers Greek based words as part of the step-by-step process, to achieve successful outcomes when teaching someone to read, write and spell.
1 Video Duration: 12 Minutes 10 Seconds
Video 17
• This session covers the diagnostic checks to ensure you target exactly what the student needs to learn at a pace relative to their ability.
1 Video Duration: 13 Minutes
Video 18
• This session reflects on all you have learnt and addresses any questions or considerations you or others may have, about this phonics training.
1 Video Duration: 12 Minutes 10 Seconds
Best Practice for Managing Autism Behaviour
How Autism is Defined Today
• The history of Autism
• What research can tell us so far about the causes of Autism
• How Autism Spectrum Disorder is defined today
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 30 Minutes 06 Seconds
How Autism is Diagnosed Today
• Treatments available for Autism Spectrum Disorder
• What is Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)?
• The many forms of ABA
• Other proven treatments for Autism
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 39 Minutes 41 Seconds
How to Teach New Behaviours Using Positive Reinforcement
• Using the best of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)• Desired and undesired consequences
• Best ways to manage and teach new behaviours
• Changes to ABA for better outcomes
• The latest way to implement ABA
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 21 Minutes 05 Seconds
How To Teach A Child Through Positive Reinforcement
• The behaviour reduction procedure• Non contingent reinforcement
• Extinction of a behaviour
• Differential reinforcement
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 17 Minutes 29 Seconds
Antecedent Modification Vs Consequence Manipulation Teaching Behaviour Through Positive Reinforcement
• Teaching behaviour through positive reinforcement• Antecedent Modification
• The ABC of behaviour
• Consequence manipulation
• Best outcomes for students on the Autism Spectrum
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 41 Minutes 57 Seconds
Helping Students Pass Tests And Exams
Success Behaviours
This video covers the habits of successful students – what these students do before, during and after lessons, along with detailed useful examples and loads of practical strategies to ensure academic success.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 17 Minutes 36 Seconds
Preparing for the Exam
Discover the details for the planning process before exams and get highly effective strategies to beat the ‘forgetting curve’, enabling students to retain knowledge and walk into any exam with confidence.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 13 Minutes 45 Seconds
How to Pass Exams
This 3-part video covers effective exam strategy including, observing, and narrating, decoding exam questions and understanding command verbs. You will also get access to the exam revision planner and exam resources.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 25 Minutes 34 Seconds
Fixed and Growth Mindset
You will learn the difference between Fixed Mindset and Growth Mindset by identifying the behaviours associated with both. In addition, the four pillars of Mental Toughness are discussed, whilst considering individual challenges, and how to move students from the ‘Critic’ to the ‘Champion’ learner.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 12 Minutes 41 Seconds
Multisensory Teaching Techniques
Learn a huge number of multisensory techniques that can be applied to any subject to aid learning through the engagement of the 7 senses. Hundreds of original and useful ways of studying are demonstrated.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 20 Minutes 29 Seconds
VESPA – The Scaffold for Success
Students will see how having a clear vision of their goals and aspirations, with sustained effort, using effective systems along with a system of dedicated practice can improve their academic results. Students with and without these characteristics will be revealed and a student checklist provided.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 17 Minutes 19 Seconds
Tourette’s Toolkit
Empowering Parents and Teachers
Gain a clear understanding of Tourette’s Syndrome and tics, including their definitions, occurrence rates, typical onset ages, gender differences, and the prevalence of vocal and motor tics, as well as co-occurrence with other conditions.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 6 Minutes 45 Seconds
The Link between Tourette’s and Learning Difficulties
Answer questions and dispel any myths around involuntary vocal and movements tics, and a difficulty to learn.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 7 Minutes 6 Seconds
Types of Tics and their Impact
Learn to recognise tics and related behaviours in Tourette Syndrome while distinguishing them from other motor neurological conditions.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 9 Minutes 55 Seconds
The Co-occurrence of Tourette’s with other Psychological Conditions
Understand the high co-occurrence rates of ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Compulsive Behaviour Disorder (OCB), and Tourette’s Syndrome to better support individuals with these overlapping conditions.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 11 Minutes 44 Seconds
The Co-occurrence of Tourette’s with other Cognitive Conditions
This video covers the research behind the differences and similarities between Tourette’s and Autism and answers the pertinent question of whether Tourette’s causes learning difficulties.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 7 Minutes 50 Seconds
School-based Tourette’s Strategies
Discover effective school-based strategies to support children and teens with tic disorders and empower educators by deepening their understanding of Tourette Syndrome.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 7 Minutes 6 Seconds
The Medical Management of Tics
Gain insights into medications used to treat tic disorders, including cases where Tourette’s and ADHD coexist, and understand the connection between tic disorders and their overrepresentation in special education and learning disability/difficulty populations.
1 Quiz, Video Duration: 6 Minutes 8 Seconds
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