21st July 2025 ED Support-SEN PD Staff Meeting

Students are paying attention and learning when they are attentive in class and copy all their class notes

• True

• False

Students with SEN need to be accommodated in every way possible

• True

• False

SEN strategies only work for students with SEN

• True

• False

What strategies benefit students with traits of attention difficulties?

• Breaking concepts into smaller steps

• Allowing them to use fidgets like stress balls/fidget spinners

• Consistent routines and expectations

• All of the above

What is considered a Learning Difficulty?

• Difficulty organizing thoughts thoughts or expressing them clearly

• Lack of motivation or interest in a particular subject

• Variations in learning pace or style

• Lack of prior education or exposure to certain subjects

How can you maximise the impact of strategies to help students with attention & learning difficulties learn better?

• Continuously monitor and ensure students follow the strategies

• Empower students to choose and refine their own learning strategies

• Model the strategies when teaching

• Tell students what the strategies are and they should be able to do it

Which is a tool that helps you visualize your ideas by easily creating graphic organizers and timelines?

• Quizlet

• Padlet

• Popplet

• Planboard

What are some common academic anxiety?

• Excessive worry about grades or assignments

• Procrastination or Task Avoidance

• Reluctance to participate in class due to fear of being wrong

• ALL of the above

What are some physical signs that show, students are experiencing anxiety?

• Singing

• Tensed Features (tensed jaws, facial expression, muscle tensed, fidgeting)

• Talking to Friends

• Sleeping

Where can I go to independently develop my own skills in managing students with anxiety that require Tier 1 support?

• Go for courses at my own expense

• Seek SENO support to conduct training

• Upskill using the SEN Resource Portal and OPALs MLUs on SEN

• Source tips from Dr Google