I'm interviewing at a special school next week. Any lesson ideas for developing communication?
Gemma89
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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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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)1
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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?1 -
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 xx1
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Hi @Gemma89 There are lots of lesson plans on TES. Good luck with the interview!1
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Just for the record, I got the job!!! ?1
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Gemma89 said:Just for the record, I got the job!!! ?0
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Awesome, well done @Gemma89! Best of luck for getting started0
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Yess, well done @Gemma89. It made my day to see you got the job. I knew you could do it!0
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