supporting teaching and learning
TDA 3.1
2.1
Fill in the gaps in the following paragraph using the words from below.
To communicate effectively with anyone, you need to speak clearly, using different pitch and tone to create interest. You should talk at a pace that is neither to slow or monotonous, nor so fast that others can’t understand it. It is important to know the stages of language development. You should also be aware that if you are working with a pupil with special needs, their communication development will be different; this could be for reasons such as autism, speech and language problems, or a hearing impairment.
In order to communicate effectively, think about both verbal and non-verbal methods, formal and informal. Remember that communication with adults has three parts: someone speaks, someone listens and someone responds. In general, communication with children is a two way process: children need to know you are listening and are interested in what they have to say (which is not always easy when the other children want to tell you something equally important). You should acknowledge the child at once even if you have today you cannot respond straightaway.
slow interest stages verbal special speaks development methods listening hearing
Reflective account
3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Recognise patterns and triggers which may lead to inappropriate behavioural responses and take action to pre-empt, divert or diffuse potential flash points.
One of the children in my class has behavioural problems. I have spent a lot of time with this child getting to know him and his interests to help build a positive relationship between us. From working with this child I have got to know his triggers and signs to look for and also ways to help diffuse him from a situation.
Child Y likes to be in-charge of other children and hates losing any game especially football. By observing Y body language you can sometimes judge his mood, for example he will
2.1
Fill in the gaps in the following paragraph using the words from below.
To communicate effectively with anyone, you need to speak clearly, using different pitch and tone to create interest. You should talk at a pace that is neither to slow or monotonous, nor so fast that others can’t understand it. It is important to know the stages of language development. You should also be aware that if you are working with a pupil with special needs, their communication development will be different; this could be for reasons such as autism, speech and language problems, or a hearing impairment.
In order to communicate effectively, think about both verbal and non-verbal methods, formal and informal. Remember that communication with adults has three parts: someone speaks, someone listens and someone responds. In general, communication with children is a two way process: children need to know you are listening and are interested in what they have to say (which is not always easy when the other children want to tell you something equally important). You should acknowledge the child at once even if you have today you cannot respond straightaway.
slow interest stages verbal special speaks development methods listening hearing
Reflective account
3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Recognise patterns and triggers which may lead to inappropriate behavioural responses and take action to pre-empt, divert or diffuse potential flash points.
One of the children in my class has behavioural problems. I have spent a lot of time with this child getting to know him and his interests to help build a positive relationship between us. From working with this child I have got to know his triggers and signs to look for and also ways to help diffuse him from a situation.
Child Y likes to be in-charge of other children and hates losing any game especially football. By observing Y body language you can sometimes judge his mood, for example he will