1. Please sit at the table that corresponds to your paperclip Post-it note
Task :
While we’re all settling- discuss other grouping strategies you could/ do use

2. 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)

3. Task : Last week’s homework
1. What was it? 2. Have you done it? 3. Share your work at your tables

4. Task : Application of lecture content- case studies

5. How do you ensure inclusion?
Consider…
Planning, variety, motivation, text
Differentiation, peer support
pastoral and academic support

6. 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

7. Golden Rule
In most instances, the best way to ensure an individual's needs are met is to ask that person.

8. 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

9. Communication Task A
Sit back to back with a partner and follow the instructions given…..

10. Communication Task B
If you are chosen you must leave the room.

11. Feedback on Tasks
What do these tasks highlight about effective or ineffective communication?

12. Aspects of Communication
Speaking
Listening
non verbal communication

13. Non Verbal Communication
Why is this important in teaching?

14. Classroom Communication
In 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

15. The assignment
Any questions?
Micro-teach