Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Approaches to Supporting Learners with SEND in Computing

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Brief Introduction

Explore ways to make your computing lessons more inclusive for learners with special educational needs and disabilities.

Course Summary

This course explores approaches to supporting learners with SEND in computing, focusing on creating an inclusive classroom. You'll learn about the barriers to learning experienced by learners with SEND and how to overcome them through practical strategies and tools.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the barriers to learning experienced by learners with SEND in computing
  • Learn practical strategies and tools to support learners with SEND in computing
  • Explore ways to create an inclusive classroom environment

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the barriers to learning experienced by learners with SEND in computing
  • Develop practical strategies and tools to support learners with SEND in computing
  • Create an inclusive classroom environment to support learners with SEND

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of computing
  • Interest in supporting learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures
  • Interactive quizzes and activities
  • Peer-to-peer discussions

Similar Courses

  • Inclusive Practices for Learners with Disabilities
  • Teaching Students with Special Needs

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Notable People in This Field

  • Dr. Temple Grandin
  • Dr. Uta Frith

Related Books

Requirements

  • This course is designed for teachers of computing in primary and secondary school settings. It will also be useful for special educational needs co-ordinators (SENCOs) and teaching assistants in schools to learn about specific computing approaches to support the young people they work with. If you are a teacher working with students with severe special educational needs or disabilities, you will gain some useful insights during this course, however, you may need to consider more specific adaptations than those described here.

Outline

  • Making your classes accessible Introduction What is inclusion? Accessibility Programming approaches Welcome to Week 2 Unplugged Supporting programming Engaging the senses Peer Assignment

Summary of User Reviews

Read reviews of Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Approaches to Supporting Learners with SEND in Computing on FutureLearn. Find out what people are saying about the course, what they liked, and what they didn't.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course provides practical strategies that can be implemented immediately in the classroom.

Pros from User Reviews

  • The course is well-structured and easy to follow.
  • The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging.
  • The course covers a wide range of topics related to supporting learners with SEND in computing.
  • The course provides useful resources for further learning and implementation.
  • The course is a great way to improve teaching skills in an important area.

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users felt that the course content was too basic.
  • The course may not be suitable for those with advanced knowledge in the field.
  • The course may require a significant time commitment.
  • Some users felt that the discussion forums were not very active.
  • The course may not be relevant for those outside of the education field.
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