Free Enabling Days (around the UK)
Enabling Day Portland College 29th April 2016
Talksense is providing free training in collaboration with Ability-World. The training will comprise four, mini-seminars throughout the day on different aspects of Special Education. During the breaks between presentations an exhibition of Ability-World equipment will be available to view.
The Enabling Day is open to all-comers be you Therapist or Teacher, Parent or Carer, or just an interested Other. Spaces are limited and are offered on a first come, first served basis, so be sure to act now and contact David Weatherburn at Ability-World to book your place. Contact details are provided below.
The mini-seminars will be presented during the 'Enabling Day'. No previous knowledge is required:
The Enabling Day is open to all-comers be you Therapist or Teacher, Parent or Carer, or just an interested Other. Spaces are limited and are offered on a first come, first served basis, so be sure to act now and contact David Weatherburn at Ability-World to book your place. Contact details are provided below.
The mini-seminars will be presented during the 'Enabling Day'. No previous knowledge is required:
Mini-Seminar One: Switching Ideas
A few exciting ideas for switch use will be covered during this session with participants having hands on experience with some of the ideas available. Each idea will be demonstrated and explained as well as its educational benefits and implications outlined. The ideas will cover issues such as learner motivation and address some everyday issues in special needs settings. The switch ideas will be suitable for a range of abilities from those experiencing PMLD up to those with milder learning difficulties whom nevertheless need to use a single (or more) switch (es) to access their world.
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Mini-Seminar Two: Objects Of Reference and Sensory Cues
What is the difference between a Sensory Cue and an Object Of Reference for those experiencing PMLD? What is best practice and how can current practice be improved? Each will be explained with an emphasis on ideas for the development of both Sensory Cues and OOR in your establishment.
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Mini-Seminar Three: Sensory Stories - Design, Development, & Delivery
What is best practice for the design, development, and delivery of a sensory story in a classroom situation for individuals (of any age) experiencing Severe or Profound Learning Difficulties and why? The Sensory Story rules will be outlined together with practical examples of approaches and the equipment that may be utilised.
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Mini-Seminar Four: What is Choice?
What is choice with reference to Individuals Experiencing Learning Difficulties?
What are the issues involved in Learner choices in the special needs classroom setting?
Such questions will be explored in depth during this presentation.
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What are the issues involved in Learner choices in the special needs classroom setting?
Such questions will be explored in depth during this presentation.
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Time Permitting!
The above seminar descriptions are GUIDELINES only.
All the seminars provided are sections of full-day courses offered by TalkSense which will be offered at later dates by Ability-World. As the seminars are strictly limited to a one-hour time frame, it is not possible to cover every aspect of the topic in question. Therefore, each seminar
is provided as an introduction to the topic only. The areas detailed above for each seminar are provided as guidelines only. If time permits, then each area will be covered. However, if there is particular interest and questions from the floor on any specific topic, or some areas require extra clarification, it may reduce the time available.
Therefore, the course details provided above are general guidlines only!
Questions may be asked at any point during the presentations. There will also be time during the breaks between sessions to ask specific questions to the presenter. If you do not need to rush away at the end of the day, there will also be extra time to discuss specific issues.
9:00 - 9:30 Registration and coffee
9:30 – 9:45 Welcome and Introduction
An introduction to the day by David Weatherburn, Ability World
9:45 – 10:45 Session 1 - Stimulating Switch Schemes
10:45 – 11:00 BREAK (refreshments provided)
11:00 – 12:00 Session 2 - Best Practice in Sensory Stories
12:00 – 12:45 LUNCH (Lunch is not provided, please bring your own)
12:45 – 1:45 Session 3 - Sensory Cueing Explained
1:45 – 2:00 BREAK
2:00 – 3:00 Session 4 - Choice for Learning Difficulties
3:00 – 3:30 Ability World Roundup
(if you do not need to rush away, there will be time for further questions and discussions)
All the seminars provided are sections of full-day courses offered by TalkSense which will be offered at later dates by Ability-World. As the seminars are strictly limited to a one-hour time frame, it is not possible to cover every aspect of the topic in question. Therefore, each seminar
is provided as an introduction to the topic only. The areas detailed above for each seminar are provided as guidelines only. If time permits, then each area will be covered. However, if there is particular interest and questions from the floor on any specific topic, or some areas require extra clarification, it may reduce the time available.
Therefore, the course details provided above are general guidlines only!
Questions may be asked at any point during the presentations. There will also be time during the breaks between sessions to ask specific questions to the presenter. If you do not need to rush away at the end of the day, there will also be extra time to discuss specific issues.
9:00 - 9:30 Registration and coffee
9:30 – 9:45 Welcome and Introduction
An introduction to the day by David Weatherburn, Ability World
9:45 – 10:45 Session 1 - Stimulating Switch Schemes
10:45 – 11:00 BREAK (refreshments provided)
11:00 – 12:00 Session 2 - Best Practice in Sensory Stories
12:00 – 12:45 LUNCH (Lunch is not provided, please bring your own)
12:45 – 1:45 Session 3 - Sensory Cueing Explained
1:45 – 2:00 BREAK
2:00 – 3:00 Session 4 - Choice for Learning Difficulties
3:00 – 3:30 Ability World Roundup
(if you do not need to rush away, there will be time for further questions and discussions)
Refreshments Provided?
Tea and coffee will be provided free of charge during breaks. However, we apologise, as the day is free, there is no lunch time meal provided and therefore you should bring your own packed lunch with you.
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Exhibition
During the day there will be plenty of time to view the Ability World exhibition of products and talk to the product experts on hand.
Please note: if there are any particular products that you would like to see from the Ability-World website. E-mail David at the address below to ensure that they are available on the day.
Please note: if there are any particular products that you would like to see from the Ability-World website. E-mail David at the address below to ensure that they are available on the day.
Booking Details
Places are limited and on a strictly first-come, first-served basis so, don't delay ...
Reserve your places NOW!
Please contact David Weatherburn at Ability World:
Phone: (Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm): 0845 47 47 245
E-mail: [email protected]
Ability World website page booking: Click here
Do NOT contact TalkSense or Portland College to reserve places on this training day!
Reserve your places NOW!
Please contact David Weatherburn at Ability World:
Phone: (Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm): 0845 47 47 245
E-mail: [email protected]
Ability World website page booking: Click here
Do NOT contact TalkSense or Portland College to reserve places on this training day!
Travel details
Portland College
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