Speech & Language support in the classroom - Primary
11 week Elklan Course – Spring 2016
Aims: To provide some theoretical knowledge and share an abundance of
practical skills and ideas in the following areas:
There is a maximum of 15 places on this course
Pre-course
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
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Week 9
Week 10
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Introduction and information session
What is communication?
Improving listening, attention and independent learning skills
Listening, memory and understanding spoken language
Modifying adults’ speech to help a child understand language
Understanding beyond simple sentences
Expressive language development
Promoting effective communication and social skills
Supporting children with unclear speech
Linking speech to reading and writing
Management of stammering and other issues raised during the
course
Note:
This course is accredited by the OCN (Open College Network)
and learners must be aware of the following before applying for the
course:
1. Learners must have access to a computer and internet
2. Learners / schools need to be aware of the time commitment
needed in addition to weekly sessions. This will be dependant
on which level the learner decides to complete: e.g.
Homework tasks plus 1 to 2 hours per week
Level 2 plus 2 to 3 hours per week
Level 3 plus 4 to 5 hours per week
3. It is recommended that the Learner will have had at least one
term’s experience as a TA
Tutors
Speech Therapists and Specialist Teachers from SEND Specialist
Services
Time
9.30 am – 12.00 noon
Dates/Venues:
Dates 2016
5 January to 22 March 2016 (Tuesday)
6 January to 23 March 2016 (Wednesday)
7 January to 24 March 2016 (Thursday)
Venue
Sackville House, Cambourne, CB23 6HL
Oak Tree Centre, Huntingdon, PE29 7HN
Hereward Hall, March, PE15 8NE
(There will be no course date during half-term)
Charge:
£400 per person (covers accreditation, resources and refreshments)
To book please contact Diane Nelson on 01353 612802 or email
[email protected]