Integrating Assistive Technology into Your Inclusive Classroom

About this Course

Understand the learning and teaching frameworks that underpin an inclusive classroom. Familiarise yourself with a range of assistive technology (AT) tools, digital learning platforms and their accompanying accessibility features that can help your struggling learner learn better. Discover evidence-based strategies for AT integration that are fun for all your students while improving your teaching efficacy. Develop a strong foundation and professional support system to see you through your journey towards inclusive education success!

Course Synopsis

1. 1. Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Environments
      Learn how your worldview about disabilities and technology can influence AT outcomes in your classroom. Recognise your role in SETTing the stage for learning success.
   2. From Individual Struggle to Collective Success
      Learn about tried and tested techniques to co-op classmates in augmenting the learning experiences of your students with SEN.
   3. Toys, Tools and Techniques
      Familiarise yourself with the range of assistive technology devices, adaptations and accessibility options used in mainstream education.
   4. Scripts, Scribes and Strategies
      Discover how accessible, digital learning platforms help to ensure equitable learning experiences for ALL students.
   5. Case studies
      Gain insights from stories shared by clients and teachers alike. Brainstorm the challenges and the rewards when IEPs are integrated into classroom teaching and learning.
   6. Q&A
      Ask your burning questions and craft forward plans to help your school realise your SEN students’ potentials.

   Learning Objectives

   By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

   1. Articulate the differences between ‘accommodations’ and ‘inclusion’, and describe the learning and pedagogical underpinnings for both
   2. Recognise key learning difficulties that result from—and that cut across—different disabilities
   3. Understand how existing assistive technologies (AT),  AT strategies and accessible, digital learning platforms can help address learning difficulties and encouraging inclusive classroom practices
   4. Begin planning for AT implementation in one’s own institution

   Who Should Attend

   • Mainstream Teachers
   • Teacher-aides
   • AEDs (LBS)
   • Educational Psychologists
   • EIPIC Teachers (in-service and teacher-trainees)
   • Lecturers (IHLs)
   • Allied Health Professionals
   • Caregivers
   • School Administrators
   • Anyone currently/potentially working alongside students with SEN

    

   Course Fees

   SG$535/- per pax

    

   Enquiries

   Please provide us with your registration details below. We will contact you shortly regarding the outcome of your registration.

   You may contact us at atc@spd.org.sg for alternative invoicing options and further information on this event.