1. Task :
While we’re all settling- discuss other grouping
strategies you could/ do use

2. This evening: Communication,
inclusion and classroom management
• Apply classroom management
techniques
• Explain inclusive approaches and
points of referral
• Evaluate effective communication
strategies
• Design/plan a session (complete this)

3. Task : Last week’s homework
1. What was it?
2. Have you done it?
3. Share your work at your tables

4. Task : Application
of lecture content-
case studies

5. How do you ensure inclusion?
Consider…
•Planning, variety, motivation, text
•Differentiation, peer support
•pastoral and academic support

6. Specialist Support for Students
This may include …..
• a note taker, for a range of needs e.g.
blind, deaf, partial sight or hearing,
dyslexia
• a dyslexia specialist support tutor
• a learning mentor for a student with
mental health or learning or social
difficulties (e.g. Asperger’s)
• a general assistant for a student with
mobility or manual dexterity difficulties
Link to OU site - Video examples of specialist support

8. Task :Case studies
• Look at allocate case study
• Consider the issues arising
• Consider what a teacher can do in
class.
• Consider what kind of support
might be appropriate

9. Communication Task A
Sit back to back with a partner and follow the
instructions given…..

10. Communication Task B
If you are chosen you must leave the room.

11. Feedback on Tasks
What do these tasks highlight about effective
or ineffective communication?

12. Aspects of Communication
Speaking
Listening
non verbal communication

13. Non Verbal Communication
Why is this important in teaching?

14. Classroom Communication
In small groups compose two lists.
Factors that support and factors that inhibit
good communication in the classroom.
Extension – List what a teacher can do to
support communication in the classroom

15. The assignment
• Any questions?
• Micro-teach