Webinar Recording: Strategies for Engaging Students with Disability

Recorded on 19/02/2020, this webinar explored the specific learning and support needs of students with autism, learning disabilities, anxiety and other mental health difficulties, and how trainers can adjust their teaching to be more inclusive of these different learning needs.

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Topic overview:

Strategies for Engaging Students with Disability
This webinar explored the specific learning and support needs of students with autism, learning disabilities, anxiety and other mental health difficulties, and how trainers can adjust their teaching to be more inclusive of these different learning needs.

Participants will gain a better understanding of how the brain is impacted for students with additional needs and how to implement practical strategies that can assist and lead to successful outcomes.

What was covered in the session:

• Defining Additional Needs
• Impact of disability on learning
• Disability Standards for Education
• Learning Environment & Activities
• Strategies and Resources
• Inclusion in Practice

Webinar content targeted towards:

• RTO/Compliance Managers
• Trainer and Assessors
• Heads of Faculty/Department/Area Managers
• Consultants
• Curriculum Developers
• L & D Managers

Webinar duration: 60 minutes

Bio of presenter:
Jane Goodfellow is the 2017 Australian VET Teacher/Trainer winner and holds a keen interest in alternative and innovative training methods. Jane has worked as a TAFE trainer for over 20 years and also works in a school as a special needs teacher. After completing a Master in Education in inclusion Jane's focus turned to increasing the participation of tertiary aged students with disability and diverse needs in VET courses.

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