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I'm interviewing at a special school next week. Any lesson ideas for developing communication?

Gemma89

Hi, I need some help. I am a teacher and I am going for an interview at a special school next week, I need to teach a lesson that is based on developing communication skills for Year 5/6 children working at Year 1 level. Can anyone help me with ideas please? Many thanks xx

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forgoodnesssake

Presumably you are aware of organisations like ICAN, AFASIC and the Communication Consortium (lots of resources on the ICAN website.) This is a huge subject and in a way your request shows how little teacher training prepares students for working with children with SEND (I did a PGCE some years ago and learned NOTHING about SEND at all)

L_Volunteer

Hi @Gemma89,

Honestly, my main recommendation would be to get to know the students and their interests and be led by that. However, in the short term, familiar songs and games can be great. You might also find social stories useful, particularly if you can adapt them to the children in your group and their needs and interests. I would also advise you to find out if they use PECS, sign language, Makaton or any other forms of AAC. Access is always a high priority! Does anyone else have any recommendations?

ellieflower3

Gemma89 said:

Hi, I need some help. I am a teacher and I am going for an interview at a special school next week, I need to teach a lesson that is based on developing communication skills for Year 5/6 children working at Year 1 level. Can anyone help me with ideas please? Many thanks xx

be calm and collective. if the children don't follow your rules don't get frustrated just be patient and work with them. you can do this Gem x

AlexW_Scope

Hi @Gemma89 There are lots of lesson plans on TES. Good luck with the interview!

Gemma89

Just for the record, I got the job!!! ?

Ross_Alumni

Gemma89 said:

Just for the record, I got the job!!! ?

Whoop! Huge well done to you

Tori_Scope

Awesome, well done @Gemma89! Best of luck for getting started

L_Volunteer

Yess, well done @Gemma89. It made my day to see you got the job. I knew you could do it!