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