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Identifying Support for SEN Students

This document outlines an observation task that asks student teachers to identify two students with special educational needs (SEN) in their classroom and complete a table highlighting the students' needs and the support offered to help facilitate their learning. It includes a sample table with details about two students, one with possible ADHD who receives daily teacher support, and another who has vision issues and receives visual aids from the teacher. The document also includes reflective questions about school policies and accommodations for SEN students.

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Identifying Support for SEN Students

This document outlines an observation task that asks student teachers to identify two students with special educational needs (SEN) in their classroom and complete a table highlighting the students' needs and the support offered to help facilitate their learning. It includes a sample table with details about two students, one with possible ADHD who receives daily teacher support, and another who has vision issues and receives visual aids from the teacher. The document also includes reflective questions about school policies and accommodations for SEN students.

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Observation Task 2: Identifying Children with Special

Educational Needs (SEN)

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Focus: Identifying types of learning support needed for SEN


students

Objective: To encourage student teachers to support and included


the learning needs of identified SEN students in the classroom

Procedure: Identify two children who have SEN and complete table
2 to highlight their needs and identify support that is offered which
facilitates their learning. If your class has no SEN students you
will need to go to a class that has SEN students in order to
complete this task.

Table2: SEN Support for Students


Name Age IEP Area of Focus Type, range and frequency
of support provided /
needed.

Haithem 5 years Possible ADHD: the Daily Teacher Support with


student have adhd advice from Learning
symptoms like Enhancement Teacher:
hyperactivity and not Sit child in space by the
being able to focus teacher
Give him an activity to
make him move in and
get his enrgy out before
the lesson starts

Table 2: SEN Support for Students


Name Age IEP Area of Focus Type, range and frequency of
support provided/needed.
Shaikah 4 years > The student isnt The teacher makes the
old able to see far away words and letters bigger
objects and she for her
cannot see clearly The teacher uses objects
that she can touch and
feel
Reflections on Observation Task 2: Identifying
Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Read the questions below and write your answers

1. What is the school policy for inclusion for SEN


students in the school?
The students get included in the classroom and if
they need help they ask the teacher helper to sit with
them

2. What accommodations were made for the identified


SEN students in the classroom?
The school talk to the student's parents and have an interview
with them about their child t
3. Was there any assistive technology, other equipment
or materials used with the identified SEN students? If
yes, please describe the equipment that was used
and what it was used for.
The teachers send the students to a professional
person to diagnose the child with this and they do
not have a material to use but they send a note to
the parents and tell them

4. What teaching strategies did your MST use with the


identified SEN students?
The teacher look at the student and try to see if the
student have symptoms and she send them to a
nurse or a professional person to deal with them and
if the person said that the child has sen the school
contacts the parents

5. Where there any other school staff that worked with


the identified SEN students? If yes, please explain
their role and what they did with the identified SEN
student.
Yes the school have a teacher helper that deals with
sen students and they try and let all the teachers
helprs be able to deal with those students

6. Do you think that SEN students should be included in


the classroom or taught in class specifically for SEN
students? Why / Why not?
Yes I think if they are able to learn they should be
included in the classroom but the teacher should be
prepared to deal with them

Common questions

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Professional assessments are critical in creating effective Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) as they provide a detailed evaluation of a student's specific needs, learning difficulties, and potential interventions. This allows for tailored educational strategies that can be systematically monitored and adjusted, ensuring that the unique challenges of each SEN student are addressed with accuracy and precision .

Educational accommodations for students who struggle with seeing far away objects include enlarging words and letters for better visibility and utilizing tactile materials that the student can physically interact with to enhance understanding and engagement with the curriculum .

The document indicates that a lack of material resources for SEN students may hinder the ability to effectively address their educational needs, as the absence of assistive technology and customized materials limits the scope of available accommodations and interventions. This could result in inadequate support, potentially affecting the students’ learning progress and integration into the classroom environment .

While the document does not mention the use of specific assistive technology, it highlights strategies such as enlarging words and letters and using tactile materials for students with visual impairments, which can be effective interim solutions. However, without the incorporation of more advanced assistive technologies, the support may not be comprehensive. Schools should consider integrating digital tools specifically designed for visually impaired students to enhance accessibility and learning outcomes .

The school policy facilitates inclusion by integrating SEN students into regular classrooms and providing assistance through a teacher helper. If students need help, they can ask the helper to sit with them in the classroom, ensuring that their educational needs are met alongside their peers .

Effective communication between schools and parents is crucial in enhancing the learning experience of SEN students as it ensures that both parties are aligned in understanding the student’s needs and the interventions required. By regularly sharing insights and progress updates, both teachers and parents can work collaboratively to tailor support strategies, leading to more consistent and effective educational outcomes .

Including SEN students in regular classrooms allows them to engage with peers and develop social skills, fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance. This can enhance their educational experience if teachers are well-prepared to address their diverse needs. However, the challenge lies in ensuring teachers have adequate resources and training to provide individualized support. Specialized settings, on the other hand, can offer tailored interventions but may isolate students from mainstream experiences, possibly affecting their social integration .

Teacher observation is pivotal in identifying SEN students by allowing teachers to notice symptoms or learning difficulties firsthand, such as hyperactivity or visual impairments. This leads to further professional assessments and interventions, ensuring that identified students receive the necessary resources and support to facilitate their learning .

Teacher helpers play a crucial role in supporting SEN students by providing direct assistance and facilitating interactions between the student and the main teacher. They ensure SEN students can participate meaningfully in classroom activities by offering additional support as needed, thus enhancing the students' learning experiences and promoting inclusion .

Teachers can support students with ADHD by providing daily teacher support alongside advice from a Learning Enhancement Teacher, seating the child in a space close to the teacher, and incorporating activities that allow the child to move and expend energy before the lesson begins .

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