Are your teachers sufficiently aware why some students find their learning so difficult?

 

Are your teachers sufficiently
aware why some students find
their learning so difficult?

This video resource introduces classroom
teachers to four common learning difficulties:

  • Dyslexia
  • Dyscalculia
  • Attention Deficit
  • Autistic Spectrum

This video aims to help understand teachers
understand their students needs and enable
them to better support their learning.

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Based on the latest research, the material is
designed to be as accessible, jargon-free and
teacher-relevant as possible.

Using models and diagrams, we explain how the latest research can help teachers both understand their pupils and improve their learning, and how weaknesses in one area can be strengths in another.

The material can be used either at a staff training session or by teachers individually.

Since all the skills of the brain can be improved with practice, we include proven methods to help students in each of the four areas.

Order this training resource on DVD today for £149, or get the network version to share site-wide for just £199!

Order via our website or call 01223 750705 quoting SEN – Hamiliton House.


Contents of this resource

Introduction: Brain Essentials

This looks at the models and diagrams used in the film to understand the brain without the complex language used by specialists.

Areas covered:

  • Vision, hearing, touch, action and speech.
  • Reading, writing and Language
  • Making memories: Neurons and synapses
  • Skills for thinking: Paying attention
  • Working memory

Different Brains: Learning Difficulties

Looks at the four main types of learning difficulty, explains how the brain is different and how we can help develop the weak skills.

Ch1: What are Learning Difficulties?

  • Difference or Difficulty?
  • Symptoms and causes
  • What about diet?
  • On a spectrum
  • Is it genetic?

Ch2: Dyslexia

  • Reasons a student may have the symptoms of dyslexia (difficulty reading and spelling). Poor vocabulary, poor phonics, low working memory, letter inversion, words moving
  • Causes and advantages of a dominant right hemisphere
  • Ways to help dyslexics
  • Famous people with Dyslexia

Ch3: Difficulty with Maths

  • Difficulties shared with dyslexics
  • Dyscalculia: trouble with number

Ch4: Attention Deficit: difficulty holding attention

  • The sleeping brain
  • Executive function
  • Improving attention
  • Famous people with ADHD

Ch5: Autistic Spectrum: difficulty knowing the thoughts of others

  • Why a spectrum
  • Mirror cells
  • Training the skills
  • Famous people with autism

Ways to order:
Prices

DVD for £149.00 + VAT and £4.50 p&p
Network Version for £199.00 + VAT and £4.50 p&p

Via website: Pay via invoice, credit card or Paypal by clicking here
Visit www.classroomobservation.co.ukOver the phone: We can take credit card payment or send an invoice.
Call us on 01223 750705 quoting SEN – Hamiliton House.
Via fax: Fax your purchase orders to 01223 750706 quoting SEN – Hamiliton House.

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Psychology4Students: For students considering Psychology at University

The British Psychological Society: Psychology4Students 2014

Our Psychology4Students series gives A-level, Pre-tertiary and 1st year undergraduate students a glimpse into the exciting world of Psychology.

The event will consist of five keynote presentations by established UK Psychologists. Our aim is that the talks will give you a broad view of the many areas of Psychology; some will relate to the A level curriculum, whilst others are designed to widen your perspective on where a psychology degree could take you.

During the event there will be a 90 minute break to give you the chance to explore the exhibition zone which will include interactive demonstrations, book stalls, careers advice and much more.

20 November, Sheffield, 10:00am – 4:30pm

  • Swearing as a response to pain: Richard Stephens, Keele University
  • Applying Nonverbal Psychology in the Real World: Dr Daniel Gurney, University of Hertfordshire
  • Old brains – it’s all downhill, right?: Dr Alan Gow, Heriot-Watt University
  • Sweet memories: Glucose enhancement of human memory: Dr Michael Smith, Northumbria University
  • Lovestruck: The Psychology of Attraction: Dr Viren Swami, University of Westminster

2 December, London, 10:00am – 4:30pm

  • Psychology of behaviour change; It’s all about the baby steps: Professor Jim McKenna, Leeds Met University
  • What is work-life balance, and how can you make this work?: Almuth McDowall, University of Surrey
  • Childhood psychotic symptoms: developmental hiccup or bad omen?: Helen Fisher, Institute of Psychiatry, KCL
  • Relationships, Stress and Parents: Dr Andrea Oskis, Middlesex University
  • The seriously fun science of laughing babies: Dr Caspar Addyman, Birkbeck Babylab

Free tutor places for every 10 places you book. Only £16 to attend including lunch.

You can book online now by clicking here for group bookings please visit the website to download a group booking form.

For the latest news visit:

Website: www.bps.org.uk/p4s2014
Email: p4s@bps.org.uk