This session will focus on common barriers for learners with; autism (triad of impairments, psychological processes, barriers in English, inclusive classrooms), speech & language needs (ways to support understanding of vocab, use of writing frames/graphic organisers) dyslexia & dyspraxia (features of dyslexia and dyspraxia, roots to diagnosis, law on Specific Learning Difficulties, strategies for the classroom) and behaviour (classroom management, engagement and expectations, ADHD main characteristics, how English teachers can help).

This session will focus on common barriers for learners with; autism (triad of impairments, psychological processes, barriers in Maths, inclusive classrooms), speech & language needs (unlocking the language of maths, reading comprehension to answer maths questions) dyscalculia and dyspraxia (features of SPLD, for and against diagnosis, law Specific Learning Difficulties, strategies for the classroom) and behaviour (general behaviour and classroom management, strategies for improving engagement & expectations, ADHD main characteristics, how maths teachers can help).

This session will focus on common barriers for learners with; autism (triad of impairments, psychological processes, barriers in Maths, inclusive classrooms), speech & language needs (unlocking the language of maths, reading comprehension to answer maths questions) dyscalculia and dyspraxia (features of SPLD, for and against diagnosis, law Specific Learning Difficulties, strategies for the classroom) and behaviour (general behaviour and classroom management, strategies for improving engagement & expectations, ADHD main characteristics, how maths teachers can help).

Many learners struggle with the concepts of algebra within the workplace or in daily life. Chief Examiner reports identify simplifying an algebraic expression, writing an equation and using algebra for solving problems all presenting difficulties.

This interactive course will provide examples of activities that can be used with learners to develop their understanding of algebra, an area which is challenging to many. It will focus on algebraic expressions and linear equations and will look at how to encourage learners to rethink problems and secure their learning through tackling problems.

Advanced Practitioners have been rethinking the role of the AP this year, creating professional learning opportunities which build community, capacity and trust within organisations, leading to sustainable culture change.

This is quality improvement from the inside, inspired by the 'outside': the professional learning ecosystem of FE. The event also introduces the APConnect Living Archive of Advanced Practice: our research and practice evidence base. This event is live, sustainable and future facing. Expect to be engaged and leave inspired.

Three two hour workshops opening up affirmative spaces for practitioners from BAMEed communities who work in AP-type-roles and/or drive quality improvement roles.

Three two hour workshops opening up affirmative spaces for practitioners from BAMEed communities who work in AP-type-roles and/or drive quality improvement roles.

Three two hour workshops opening up affirmative spaces for practitioners from BAMEed communities who work in AP-type-roles and/or drive quality improvement roles.

Indicative Content:

• Opening Round
• Advanced Practice: The Christmas Tree Model
• The Bowerbird and Impact Stories
• Influence Analysis
• Three Horizons Strategic Notation
• Values Line Workshops
  

• Instructive pre-course activities
• Three sessions dedicated to practising Thinking Environment facilitation, including Ideas Rooms 
• Responsive support group
• Reflective post-course activities
  

In this module, APs will be exposed to:

• Current thinking and research in the field of developmental approaches to observation 
• Evidence-based approaches to using observation to improve and develop teaching & learning
• Applied skills in developing AP practice related to reflection and coaching
• A collaborative forum in which to share and exchange ideas for best practice in this area with colleagues from across the FE sector
  

In this module, AP leaders will be exposed to:

• current thinking and research on leadership of teaching and learning in Further Education
• evidence-based approaches to improving teaching and learning
• applied skills for managing and developing AP teams
• a collaborative forum in which to share and exchange ideas for best practice in this area
• a reflective space in which to practise and develop their own communication skills for leading AP teams.
  

Indicative Content:

• Introductions and welcome
• Brief intro to #APConnect
• Purpose of the Skylark Programme
• Contracting and Monitoring
• Skylark PD Skylark Community on Slack
  

Indicative Content:

• Introduction to Building Communities Exploration of practices of care
• Taking a Constellations approach
• Digital vs Physical
• Marketing your Network Event
• Supporting AP-led Delivery
• Network Event Evaluation
• Facilitating Ideas Rooms Facilitating Action Learning Sets