tips for working with pupils who have special educational needs
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TIPS FOR WORKING WITH PUPILS WHO HAVE SPECIAL
EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
There are three main points to remember when working with pupils in sets 5 and 6
Know where the starting point is for these girls and set appropriate work.
Build a relationship
Be firm and fair but most of all be CONSISTENT
KNOW WHERE THE STARTING POINT IS AND WORK FROM THERE.
Gidiyoruz futbol Pazarda yirmi bir Haziran, saat birde.
Yirmi bir Haziranda, saat birde Pazar gunu fotbola gidiyoruz.
Look at database and IEPs
Look at reading ages
Use writing frames/word banks
Record in different ways
Use ‘show me’ boards
Set short tasks using multi sensory approach.
BUILD A RELATIONSHIP
Speak to each girl by name in the lesson.
Know something special about them.
Be interested in them – talk/laugh/joke with them.
Be positive
Ask the Teaching Assistants
BE FIRM, FAIR AND CONSISTENT
Use a seating plan
Have a task on the desk/smart board for them to do when they come in
Set out exactly what you want them to do and when you want it completed (timed tasks)
Be active
Don’t enter into arguments or banter
Give a choice
Avoid detentions where possible use merits and minutes
Reports – be honest. Complete this with them
Reward
Girls who need learning support have a lot of problems that they come to school with every day. Please remember
Know where the starting point for these girls is and set appropriate work.
Build a relationship
Be firm and fair but most of all be CONSISTENT