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This presentation has been developed for families of children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) or Language Disorder associated with a condition (e.g. Autism) who attend The Glenleighden School. We welcome families from other schools and settings to participate in this seminar, as the Glenleighden community extends far and beyond our…
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read moreVocabulary is the understanding and use of words. Having a strong vocabulary bank is essential for students to access the curriculum. Vocabulary is important for making connections and following instructions in the classroom. It is also a foundational skill for future success in literacy. This webinar aims to discuss…
read moreReading comprehension is an essential classroom and life skill that allows students to access curriculum content and learn new vocabulary, as well as fostering imagination. In order to comprehend written information, students require a solid foundation in oral language comprehension, as well as the skills of word recognition and…
read moreEmotional regulation is the ability to monitor and manage one’s emotions and thoughts in ways that have positive outcomes. Dysregulation can impair cognitive processes like working memory and can disrupt learning activities or negatively impact peer relationships. Supporting students’ regulation can therefore positively influence social and academic success. Caregivers…
read moreThe Universal Design for Learning aims to remove barriers for students who experience difficulties in the classroom, providing equal opportunity to learn and succeed for all. The use of advancing technologies supports students to engage and demonstrate their knowledge within their classroom setting whilst continuing to develop their independence….
read moreThroughout the school day, students spend roughly 25% of their day in transitions. Transitions can be complex as they require students to adjust to new expectations and surroundings, follow complex instructions, navigate the school environment, organise their belongings and adapt and cope with change. This webinar will focuses on…
read moreGross motor skills are fundamental to childhood development as they underpin functional activities, play and social interactions. Therefore, any difficulties with these specific motor skills can have impacts across a range of areas in the classroom. This webinar will explore motor skill development and recommend specific strategies to support…
read moreNarrative language is an important aspect of early oral language development. Narrative or story telling allows students to orally discuss their thoughts and experiences while developing an understanding of higher-level language and theory of mind (knowing that others can think and feel differently). The ability to produce spoken narratives…
read moreHigher order language comprises of a range of skills such as inferencing, predicting, reasoning, identifying cause and effect, and problem solving. As the name suggests, these skills go beyond the basics such as vocabulary and syntax. These skills are required for students to successfully participate in academic and social…
read moreSocial skills are a set of abilities and behaviours that facilitate appropriate and reciprocal interaction and communication with others. Social skills are a complex and multifaceted set of skills, including conversations, reading body language and facial expressions, solving social problems, and play. This webinar will primarily focus on building…
read moreThis webinar will support you to understand the reciprocal relationship between language and literacy skills. They are both essential for accessing the curriculum and supporting students with difficulties. Understanding of these skills and the implementation of strategies in these areas can play a pivotal role in helping these students…
read moreWhat if the biggest challenge for students in learning mathematics was that they just do not understand the words and meanings that are being used to convey maths concepts? Mathematics has its own language that includes distinct terminology, syntax and symbols. Students can have difficulty understanding the language of maths because…
read moreStudents with a Language Disorder are often provided with a high level of support throughout their schooling years. An unintended outcome of this, is that they may develop a dependency on support from others to begin or attempt classroom tasks. Whilst cognition and motivation are widely identified to be key determinants of student…
read moreThe following webinar will aim to provide further information and knowledge regarding language and speech development and provide staff working in schools’ strategies to help identify and support student’s language and speech development. The key learning objectives addressed in this webinar include: Develop an understanding of language and speech…
read moreWebinar ESS: Reducing Barriers to Understanding Classroom Directions in the Kindy Classroom When you’ve finished watching our webinar please click the button “Webinar ESS: Reducing Barriers to Understanding Classroom Directions in the Kindy Classroom Complete” this will launch the feedback survey and generate your attendance certificate. Early Childhood Educator…
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