Lost for Words?
Writing is notoriously hard – both to learn and to teach. There is so much involved beyond the expected “punctuation, handwriting and spelling”.
This group of short courses, featuring guest appearances from Stephen Parsons and Ali Neale, offers a fresh, holistic, evidence-informed and practical approach to supporting learners who struggle with writing, whatever their barriers. We’ll begin by exploring the different barriers that can sit beneath writing difficulties, and how to identify what is really getting in the way. Each session will then focus on a different aspect of writing, with practical strategies to reduce specific challenges with writing. You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of why writing can be so difficult, alongside practical ideas and strategies you can use straight away to enable your learners to write with greater confidence.
Part one – Beneath the empty page
What is involved in writing and what are the barriers?
Writing is one of the most complex tasks we ask learners to do, yet we often underestimate what it demands. In this opening session, we’ll explore the processes involved in writing, and why it can be so challenging for neurodivergent learners. We’ll consider how different profiles of need can affect writing in different ways, before looking at practical approaches to identifying the barriers that may be holding learners back. Because effective support starts with understanding the real problem.
Why take this course?
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Understand the different ways neurodivergence can affect writing.
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Take away practical tools to assess barriers and plan effective support.