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SDA 2019 Conference - Thursday 25th April 2019
Pen to Paper - "I don't know what to write!" "I don't know how to start!"
Speakers: Rachel Ingram and Julia Rowlandson
Rachel Ingham and Julia Rowlandson are both highly experienced SEN consultants, trainers and lecturers who have worked in schools in a wide variety of roles, including teaching. They have combined their expertise to form ‘Understanding and Supporting Learning’ (http://www.us-l.co.uk/) which provides training in SpLD, both freelance and for the British Dyslexia Association and the National Education Union.- Julia’s presentation, ‘Writing is hard work’ – will address the multiple skills involved in writing and the need to find out where the writer's strengths and challenges lie; she will suggest helpful activities in the inclusive classroom.
- Rachel’s presentation, ‘Think Twice – Write Once’ -developing metacognitive reflection -will help teachers increase their understanding of strategies to enhance learners’ awareness of ways they can improve their writing.
- Julia: Primary: Strategies to develop the emergent writer which will expand on the multiple skills involved in the writing process and highlight the barriers for the learners with SEND. OR
- Rachel: Secondary and beyond: Strategies to further develop writing skills and academic writing in preparation for successful GCSE grades across the curriculum... and beyond.