Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Approaches to Supporting Learners with SEND in Computing CO700 / A07

Duration
5 Weeks
Learning Method
Online Delivered CPD

Summary

As educators, we should aim to provide every young person with the skills and knowledge to become active participants in a digital world. 

On this course, you will examine the common barriers faced by students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the computing classroom, and how to address these barriers. 

You will explore a number of general approaches and specific computing activities that will help to include and engage learners. 

This course will support teachers who want to create a more inclusive computing classroom for all of their students.

 

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Outcomes

You will be able to:

  • Reflect on the common barriers faced by learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the computing classroom
  • Develop a toolkit of general teaching approaches to make lessons more inclusive for learners with SEND
  • Identify ways to adapt and improve teaching materials to make them more accessible
  • Develop effective approaches to teach programming to learners with SEND
  • Identify accessible programming environments and physical computing devices that can be used to make lessons more inclusive for learners with SEND
  • Model best practice by creating an inclusive computing lesson plan and materials

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
1 Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Approaches to Supporting Learners with SEND in Computing01 March 202100:00-00:00Online course

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Additional information

Are you a state-funded Special School or PRU unit? You may be eligible for reduced course fees and even subsidies. Get in touch to check your eligibility and book your place directly. You can see our fees and subsidy information here.

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