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Areas of need set out in the SEN code of practice

An overview of cognition and learning needs

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Learning outcomes

You will:

understand the range of needs related to cognition and learning

be familiar with terminology used to describe these needs

understand common features in the support needs of pupils with learning difficulties

understand how learning tasks can be broken down into small, achievable steps to support pupils’ learning

Learning outcomes (continued…)

You will:

be familiar with some of the teaching styles and approaches used for pupils with learning difficulties, and

understand how pupils can be helped to process information and record their ideas.

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Activity 1

Learning outcomes

You will:

understand the range of needs related to cognition and learning, and

be familiar with terminology used to describe these needs.

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Terminology

The SEN code of practice says that:

“Pupils who demonstrate features of moderate, severe or profound learning difficulties or specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia or dyspraxia, require specific programmes to aid progress in cognition and learning.”

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Terminology (continued…)

Moderate learning difficulties (MLD)

Severe learning difficulties (SLD)

Profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)

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Terminology (continued…)

Dyslexia

Dyscalculia

Dyspraxia

Down’s syndrome.

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You will understand common features in the support needs of pupils with learning difficulties.

Activity 2

Learning outcome

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Principles of inclusion

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You will understand how learning tasks can be broken down into small, achievable steps to support pupils’ learning.

Activity 3

Learning outcome

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Learning outcome

You will explore some of the teaching styles and approaches used for pupils with learning difficulties.

Activity 4

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Activity 5

Learning outcome

You will consider a range of ways in which pupils can be helped to process information and record their ideas.

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Learning outcomes

You will:

review your learning about effective approaches for pupils with learning difficulties, and

apply your learning to lesson planning.

Activity 6

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Getting the learning objectives right

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Teaching styles and approaches

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Access strategies