St Mary’s University School of Education is delighted to offer a brand new CPD course for teachers wanting to better understand and support learners with sensory impairments.
The course aims to enhance understanding of how to effectively support learners with sensory impairments. Drawing on the tutor's experience as a QTVI (qualified teacher of the visually impaired), this session will consider some of the issues that may affect pupils with a hearing or visual impairment for both their academic and social development. The session will look at ways that pedagogy and resources can be adapted through real-life examples of resources and teaching activities. This course is run by Dr Clare Martin, Senior Lecturer at St Mary's University.
The School of Education offers longstanding excellence in professional learning, which is affirmed by our reputation for education degrees, active research centres, and 'outstanding' delivery of initial teacher education.
Date and time
This course is offered in person between 2-4pm on:
- Option 1: Monday 27 April
- Option 2: Monday 8 June.
Location
The course is delivered in person at St Mary's University, Twickenham.
Price
The full course cost is £100.
Content
Whilst enrolled upon the course you will explore the latest research informed practice to support learners with SEND effectively, and consider how you might best utilise your teaching assistant role to help them access the curriculum and thrive in the classroom.
Through completing this short course, you will:
- understand the contribution of hearing and vision to everyday life and learning
- understand some of the difficulties that come with a sensory impairment
- know some of the ways to make life and learning easier in educational situations
- consider how addressing the inclusion of HI / VIPs can have wider benefits.
Requirements
To enrol on this short course, you must be a SENCO, teacher, teaching assistant or learning support assistant in a school.
Award
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance from St Mary’s University.