GLEC Group

GLEC Group

Dysgraphia

Explaining dysgraphia in detail. Exploring the different ways dysgraphia affects children. Understanding hows lesson can be adapted to effectively teach a child with dysgraphia. Discussing the different career options for a child who has dysgraphia.

Dyslexia

Explaining dyslexia in detail. Exploring the different ways dyslexia affects children. Understanding how lessons can be adapted to effectively teach a dyslexic child. Discussing the different career options for a child who is dyslexic

Understanding Special Needs

Understanding the definition of learning difficulties. Differentiating between learning disabilities and learning difficulties. Understanding the different categories of learning difficulties. Exploring the impact of interventions to ensure optimal learning

Personal Social and Emotional Development

Understanding the various stages of child development. Understanding the unique child and what she/he can do. Exploring positive relationships and what adults could do. Providing an enabling environment that fosters growth and creativity. These areas will be explored: making relationships, self- awareness and self-confidence, managing feelings and behaviors

Characteristics of Effective Learning

Using the language of thinking and learning. Modelling being a thinker. Encouraging open-ended thinking. Giving feedback and reviewing child's learning progress. Strategies of problem solving, thinking and learning. Modelling the creative process

Learning and Development Needs – Prime Areas

Personal, Social and Emotional Development this will comprise of making relationship: self-confidence and self-awareness, managing feelings and behaviour. Physical Development this includes moving and handling, health and self-care. Communication and Language this entails listening and attention, understanding.

Observation and Planning for Pre-School Provision

Understanding and observing each child's development and learning: assessing progress and plan for next steps. Identifying any need for additional support. The learning process of pre-school children in a playgroup or nursery. The significance of observations and how this is embedded into curriculum planning for preschool education. Understanding and meeting the individual needs of each child in the setting