My approach to teaching & learning.

 

My approach to teaching and learning 

I have learnt from working with neuro-diverse  learners with a range of needs and learning styles that building a relationship and working within their interests and individual styles is key to good practice. 

My sessions combine concepts with practical learning and are heavily supported by visuals in order to support language comprehension and acquisition. I focus heavily on developing and consolidating reading, writing  and speaking and listening skills as these play an integral part in accessing  all areas of the curriculum.

Sessions are focused around exploration, media, inetrests and above all play!

Literacy

My key goal when teaching literacy is to focus simultaneously on all areas of reading and writing ( word reading, language comprehension, writing transcription and writing composition). Accessing these key Literacy skills not only supports children with their curriculum goals but it also provides an alternative medium for them to share their voice, their opinions, their creativity with the world. 


Maths

I taught specified mathematics to a range of learners at all different stages of development and learning for several years. I found a practical, kinesthetic and playful approach to mathematics helps to support full well rounded understanding of both number and measurement concepts. Much of my work with children particularly gifted at number was based around supporting their ability to apply that mathematical skill into everyday life. Learning skills within a range of contexts and practical situations  is integral to understanding the importance of mathematics on our world and within everyday life.


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Play

Another key aspect of supporting learning and development is play. Play is a key part of building children's social communication skills, cause & consequence understanding, problem solving, imagination and executive functioning. Play is a way of children accessing and processing the world around them in a safe way allowing for exploration and development. I have learnt to embed play into the curriculum not only to motivate learners but to support the development of play skills and all the positives that come with the ability to play independently and with others.



Possibly the most important part of my approach to teaching and learning is to motivate and inspire children to want to learn these key life skills. That all begins with learning about them as an individual and building a relationship. Focusing on things that they find interesting and embedding that into their curriculum.