Getting the Group Going – Classroom and Group Management skills

Aims: To provide fundamental information about classroom management techniques for staff in Community Services who run groups for neurodiverse groups but have no formal teacher training.

Target audience: Teachers Aids, Psychologists, Community support staff such as SLES, and Parents.

Inclusions: Workbooks, Certificate of Participation.

Participant numbers: 6-100

Venue required:

• Cabaret-style seating (Groups of tables with chairs around)
• Screen, sound and equipment to run PowerPoint
• Lapel microphone for larger venues
• Tea/coffee and meals provided by host organisation.
• Deposit is required at time of booking.

Getting the Group Going Outline

Part One

• Introductions
• Definitions
• Disability
• Sensory Overload

Part Two

• Things Teachers should know about their students’ needs, strengths and abilities
• Possible Learning challenges
• Learning Styles
• Support strategies
• Lesson Plans

Part Three

• Lesson/ Group Objectives
• Classroom managemen

Part Four

• Your roles and Responsibility
• Specific training techniques
• Conclusion and Evaluations
• Evaluation of Today’s Workshop