IOE PHD Centre for Inclusive Education (KA7)IOE PHD Centre for Inclusive Education (KA7)KA7 Dr Tim Corcoran: Doing Inclusive Education DifferentlyDescriptionAbstractFor educators pursuing equitable & inclusive practice, concerns with many educational theory~practice orientations (e.g., ableism) are easily raised. Consider educational psychology. As a field of inquiry dedicated to understanding living phenomena, the sub-discipline spends far too much time trying to sanitise life forms from the messiness of everyday activity. This seminar invites advocates of inclusive practices to consider two alternate theoretical options. The first, ecologics, is offered as a means to appreciating the connectedness of living events. Five prospective conditions necessary for the employment of ecologics are surveyed. Together, these conditions support a commitment to psychosocial justice. If equity, diversity & inclusion are central to educational theory~practice, then psychological & social matters must be addressed as a unified relationality. There, concerns should always attend to how psychology comes to life, & not primarily with what psychology is said to be. Event runs from 2pm-4pm
KA7 Professional Learning Network (PLN) In Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)DescriptionThe Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Professional Learning Network (PLN) is for all specialist teachers in literacy and dyslexia. We particularly welcome our alumni students from the SpLD (dyslexia) masters programme.
The PLN are a way for participants to keep up to date with the latest research in literacy difficulties, dyslexia and related subjects. The networks are self-steering and led by member practitioners in order to ensure the direction reflects the needs and interests of the members.
A UCL Centre for Inclusive Education staff member will also join the group to support facilitation and link with IOE researchers that members may wish to invite to speak with the group.
Session 1 – Tuesday 28th November 2023 4.30pm-5.45pm (Online)
Session 2 – Tuesday 21st May 2024 4.30pm-5.45pm (Online)
Session 3 – Tuesday 4th June 2024 5:00pm-7:00pm (In-person)
KA7 Strategies To Support Sensory Needs In The Classroom – One Day Conference 2024DescriptionBuilding on the success of last years’ event we are delighted to offer this one-day conference on supporting sensory needs in the classroom. We will first explore “hot topics” in the field of educational needs and disabilities, followed by interactive tailor-made sessions to support your professional development across different contexts and levels of experience. Network and learn from and with our experts and your peers in solution focussed approaches targeting priority areas to support your practice.
Monday 24th June 2024, 9:15am – 4:00pm
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