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Modelling Metacognition: Demonstrating Strategies for Success with SEN Pupils

by Violet Nest | Jan 30, 2024 | Attention Listening Information, Autism Information, Communication Information, Dyscalculia information, Dysgraphia Information, Dyslexia information, Dyspraxia Information, High Quality Teaching Information, metacognition, News, Support Strategies Information | 0 comments

Introduction: Metacognition, the ability to reflect on and regulate one’s thinking processes, holds significant challenges for pupils with special educational needs (SEN). Educators, however, can play a pivotal role by modeling effective metacognitive strategies...

Empowering Learners with Disabilities: The Superhero Approach of Explicit Strategy Instruction

by Violet Nest | Jan 24, 2024 | AAC Information, Communication Information, Dyscalculia information, Dysgraphia Information, Dyslexia information, Dyspraxia Information, metacognition, MLD Information, News, Pupil Voice Information, SpLD information, Support Strategies Information | 0 comments

Introduction: Inclusive education embodies the principle of affording everyone an equal opportunity to learn, including individuals with disabilities. However, learners with disabilities may require additional support in building cognitive skills. Explicit strategy...

Navigating Knowledge with Think-Aloud Strategies in the SEN Classroom

by Violet Nest | Jan 16, 2024 | High Quality Teaching Information, metacognition, News, Pupil Voice Information, SEND Processes Information, Support Strategies Information | 0 comments

Introduction: Embark on a journey into the world of special educational needs (SEN) learners, where think-aloud strategies emerge as a powerful tool to foster cognitive growth and elevate educational achievements. This post delves into the advantages and...

Nurturing Student Agency and Self-Advocacy

by Abigail Hawkins | Aug 24, 2023 | Target Setting | 0 comments

Nurturing Student Agency and Self-Advocacy Empowering students to advocate for their needs holds significant importance in fostering their overall development and success in the educational setting. By instilling self-advocacy skills in students, educators enable them...

Enhancing Motivation: Goal Ownership for Students

by Abigail Hawkins | Aug 9, 2023 | Target Setting | 0 comments

Enhancing Motivation: Goal Ownership for Students As educators and mentors, it is our profound responsibility to foster an environment that nurtures the growth and development of our students. Motivation plays a pivotal role in the academic journey of students,...