Supporting Inclusion in a Language Class

00:00 Introduction Rachal Öner
02:00 Discussion task
04:06 Neurodiversity is...
05:32 Inclusion and equity
07:40 Group question % of neurodiverity?
10:33 Dyslexia
14:52 Autism
18:15 Dyscalculia
21:15 Dysgraphia
23:02 Dyspraxia
24:16 Irlen Syndrome
26:16 background colour question
29:42 Commonalities
31:41 Cluster of difficulties
33:07 Teacher actions
50:40 Review
51:39 Q&A

This webinar, on 15 May 2024 examines the main neurodiversity needs we are likely to see in education and explore some strategies and resources that a teacher can put into action to assist neurodiverse learners in a language class.
 
This session aims to understand how to better help students with learning differences in a language class. The webinar looks at the main neurodiversity needs that teachers are likely to encounter in their classes and the main challenges those learners face. The session will look at tips, strategies and resources that aim to facilitate and maximise learning of students who can have difficulties. We will cover how to break down some of the barriers face with issues such as focus, concentration and working memory, as well as accurate and fluent reading.
 
About the Presenter:
Rachal Öner has over thirty years of experience in education. She has worked as a teacher, a trainer, a Curriculum Manager and a Senior Manager. Specialising in ESOL, EFL and languages, she has worked in many settings including private language schools, Work-based Learning, Adult Community Learning and Prison Learning. Rachel specialises in teacher training, creating bespoke CPD courses and has a keen interest in embedding, contextualising and resource development, as well as digital technologies and neurodiversity. Rachel, a qualified teacher with Advanced Teacher Status and CMALT, has written numerous training courses for leading support agencies and FE providers. She is a Trustee of the National Association of Teaching English and Community Languages to Adults (NATECLA).

Trinity College London is a leading international exam board that exists to promote and foster communicative and performance skills through assessment, content and training covering music, drama and English Language.