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Making your teaching inclusive: Focus on neurodiversity


Event type

Supporting your Students

Event bookings can only be created between

25/01/2022 - 23/02/2022


Who should attend?

ACADEMIC STAFF

Facilitator

Annie Bryan and Katie Morgan

Course Documents

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Description

“The term “neurodiversity” incorporates a variety of conditions, such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and autism, embracing the variety in how different individuals’ brains work.

This session explores the implications of neurodiversity for teaching practice in the current context. It explores the range of neurodiverse conditions, aiming to increase awareness and understanding. It seeks to identify practical steps which academics can take to support neurodiverse students, who may have varying degrees of recognition of their condition(s).

The session will include case studies, which will provide attendees with some insights into the challenges and opportunities that neurodiverse conditions may bring

What are the benefits?

In this interactive webinar, participants will:
- Explore what is meant by “neurodiversity” and conditions that fall into this category
- Gain an understanding of the learning experiences of neurodiverse individuals, based on a case study approach
- Identify practical solutions for inclusive approaches to their teaching practice to effectively support neurodiverse students

Topics covered include:

"Neurodiversity
Inclusive teaching
Supporting your students"

Occasions for this event

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Occasion(s) Weekday Location Location status
Confirmed28/02/2022 14:00 - 15:30 Monday Online - link to be sent nearer the date Confirmed