Online Training

These clips are taken from a series of online training videos in a presentation and discussion format, by Tori Wright and Dr Rob Long. They consider SEMH particularly in relation to Neurodiversity.

Session 1a: The nature of inclusion and the importance of understanding and delivering the key principle of equity, as well as equality

 

Session 1b: Traditional theories of neurodiversity – debunked. There is no ‘normal’ brain.

 

 

Session 2a: A consideration of disability models: medical; social; biopsychosocial; and bioecological.

 

 

Session 2b: Understand more about the sources and impact of particular viewpoints and beliefs.

 

 

Session 3a: Prejudice, negative stereotypes, stigma and social exclusions – considering the impact of these on self, personhood and agency.

 

 

Session 3b: A closer look at innacuracies in these mechanisms, and a reminder of ‘schematics’ and ‘heuristics’ – shortcuts to beliefs and opinions.

 

 

Session 4a: Considering the impact of the physical environment, the behaviour of others, and supportive, protective factors.

 

 

Session 4b: Understanding the impact of our classrooms and our teaching behaviours. Considering methods to reduce the barriers in education for our learners of all neurotypes.