The SENDcast High Quality Teaching for SEND with Gary Aubin
Sep 22, 2022
Gary Aubin, a SEND content specialist and director for a multi-academy trust, shares insights on enhancing teaching for students with SEND. He emphasizes the critical role of SENDCOs in improving classroom practices over administrative tasks. Gary discusses five evidence-based teaching strategies, the importance of explicit instruction, and the effective use of technology. He also highlights the need for adaptive teaching and metacognitive strategies to foster independence in learners with SEND. Tune in for practical advice to elevate inclusive practices in schools!
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Use The Term That Matters
- High quality teaching is the term used in the SEND Code of Practice and aligns with practice for inclusion.
- Gary Aubin argues it's more useful than debating terminology and should focus on classroom impact.
Universal Scaffolds Help Many
- High quality teaching benefits all pupils and acts like 'automatic doors' by reducing barriers universally.
- Small, inclusive scaffolds help some learners far more without harming others.
When SENCO Couldn't Improve A Lesson
- Gary observed an outstanding English teacher and felt he had nothing to advise despite being the SENCO.
- He realised celebrating and sharing that practice would be more useful than always being the expert.