1st Edition

The Special Needs Coordinator as Teacher and Manager A Guide for Practitioners and Trainers

142 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

142 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

144 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

This text reflects the shift in the SENCO's role from SEN teacher to manager. Written within the context of the most recent government initiatives, it can be used by both special-needs coordinators and by special-educational-needs trainers and advisory staff. In two parts, it explores the range of skills required for the role of special needs coordinator and offers information and advice to... Read more
Part 1 Managing learning: the role of the SENCO; planning for special needs; teaching and learning; supporting progress in literacy. Part 2 Managing people: managing pupil behaviour; communication skills - giving and receiving information, influencing others, making presentations; monitoring and evaluation.

Biography

Frances Jones; Kevin Jones (Senior Research Fellow, Worcester Centre for Special Educational Needs, University College Worcester); Christine Szwed (Senior Lecturer in Primary Education, University of Birmingham, Westhill)