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Modelling and scaffolding for students with SEND
Laser Learning

Continuous professional development (CPD) online course for teaching staff

Summary

Price
£25 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free

Overview

All students need cognitive support to help them problem solve, answer academic questions, and access the curriculum independently.

This course will look at two teaching strategies in detail – modelling and scaffolding, and consider how teachers can coach their students to become independent learners, with specific advice for supporting Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) students in the classroom.

Certificates

Course media

Resources

  • e-Book: Encouraging positive behaviour in a learning environment - download
  • e-Book: Understanding cognitive development in children - download

Description

Learning outcomes

  • You will understand different theories relevant to modelling and scaffolding, such as Albert Bandura's social learning theory and Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
  • You will know the different types of modelling and the importance of scaffolding and modelling, especially for students with SEND
  • You will gain confidence in using these strategies successfully in the classroom

Advantages of this course

  • For pupils with additional needs, they’re often not equipped with the same educational experiences as their peers. Modelling learning tasks in a simple and manageable way and providing scaffolds in lessons can increase SEND students’ engagement, confidence, and independence. This course will provide a number of different practical strategies and academic readings on modelling and scaffolding to enable you to support your SEND students in the classroom.
  • Websites, research, and video resources are utilised to explain modelling and scaffolding, and a good practice video demonstrates how to use a 'think aloud' to support problem solving
  • Additional activities encourage you to reflect on the learning and underpin the knowledge you have gained
  • There is also suggested extra reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Laser e-Certificate (included in the course price).

After purchasing this course on Reed, a customer service representative from Laser Learning will email you with instructions on how to access your course on the Laser Short Course website.

If the purchase was made within business hours, you should expect your email within 1-2 hours. If your purchase was made outside of business hours, you should expect your email the next working day.

Who is this course for?

Teachers, teaching assistants and learning support assistants who support students with SEND.

Requirements

A computer, mobile, or tablet and an internet connection

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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