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Exciting Activity Alert for Educators! 🔍 "Learn by Listening" 💡 In this activity, #educators are split into 3-4 groups and given one question to answer with their group. Each group then shares insights into what was discussed. 1. Ask Questions: - Emphasize the importance of asking learners and their loved ones about their likes, dislikes, communication styles, and behaviors. 2. Understand Their #Voice: - Share strategies for interpreting what learners communicate through their behavior. 3. Create an #Empathetic Environment: - Discuss how listening can help create a happy, relaxed, and engaging environment tailored to each learner's needs. What can this activity help with? - Building #Trust: Listening builds trust and rapport, making learners feel valued and understood. - Improving #Engagement: An empathetic approach improves engagement and learner cooperation. - Enhancing Learning: Understanding each learner's unique needs and preferences creates a more effective and enjoyable learning experience. Let's continue to foster environments where every voice is heard and valued! 🌟 . . . #Education #PsychologicalSafety #TeacherTraining #InclusiveEducation #StudentEngagement #EmpathyInEducation #TransformativePractices #StriveTogether #StriveBCS #ABACommunity #Empowerment #SpecialEducation #RemoteSupervision #BACBGuidelines #BehaviorAnalysis #EducationMatters #Sped #specialeducationteacher #aspiringBCBA #futureBCBA #ABAPractice #ProfessionalGrowth #EducationMatters #StriveForExcellence

Empowering Educators: Unlock the Key to Positive Behaviour Support with Our All-Access Pass 🌟 Educators hold a pivotal role not just in teaching, but in shaping safe, engaging, and nurturing environments that foster children's growth and development. The profound impact of educators extends beyond academics; it touches every aspect of a child's learning journey, especially when they face challenges in expressing their needs and emotions. Observing a child's behaviour offers invaluable insights into their unspoken worries and struggles. However, addressing these needs effectively demands specialised knowledge and resources – often more than what is readily available. This is where Specialist Behaviour steps in to bridge the gap with our All-Access Pass. Designed for educators, this comprehensive pass unlocks a treasure trove of resources, strategies, and online training courses focused on positive behaviour support and engagement. Our goal? To equip you with the tools needed for every child to succeed in their learning journey. What's Included? 🔹 Unlimited access to all our online courses 🔹 An abundance of downloadable resources and strategies tailored for immediate implementation 🔹 Our Curriculum is crafted with educators in mind, covering essential topics such as: • Understanding and Responding to Challenging Behaviour • Positive Behaviour Support • Person-Centred Active Support • Setting Up Successful Environments • Disability in the Classroom (Coming April 2024) • Trauma-Informed Positive Behaviour Support Join us in redefining the learning environment and making a lasting difference in the lives of children. With the right tools and knowledge, every educator can become a beacon of support, ensuring every child feels understood, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. 🌱 #Educators #PositiveBehaviourSupport #ProfessionalDevelopment #SpecialistBehaviour 🌱

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🎓👩🏫 Attention, educators! Understand the unique characteristics of your adult learners. As an educator, it is essential to comprehend the qualities that make adult learners stand out. Here are some of the key characteristics of this student group: 1. 💼 Additional responsibilities: Besides their studies, they manage work, family, and financial responsibilities. Let's support them in this challenge! 2. 🌟 Life experience: They bring valuable life experience to the classroom, enriching discussions and learning for everyone. Let's harness this wealth! 3. 🔥 Intrinsic motivation: Their motivation to learn and improve comes from within, as they understand the value of education for their personal and professional growth. Let's foster this motivation! 4. 🎯 Practical focus: They seek knowledge and skills applicable to their life and career, preferring a practical and goal-oriented approach. Let's adapt our teaching strategies! 5. 🦸♂️ Autonomy and self-direction: They are independent and self-directed in their learning, leveraging their ability to manage their time and resources effectively. Let's empower this skill! 6. 🌈 Need for flexibility: Due to their multiple responsibilities, they often require flexible educational options, such as online or evening programs. Let's be understanding and adaptable! 7. 🗣️ Active participation: They are active participants in their education, contributing their perspectives and experiences to class discussions and collaborating with peers. Let's promote this participation! 8. 🧩 Problem-based learning: They learn best when faced with real-life problems and situations, as they can directly apply their knowledge and skills. Let's incorporate this approach into our classes! Let's value and leverage these unique characteristics of our adult learners! 🙌 Share this post with other educators and tag those who excel in teaching adult learners. 💙 #CommittedEducators #AdultLearners #TeachingStrategies #MeaningfulLearning

The Power of Self-Reflection in Education: Nurturing Social-Emotional Learning

We all know the importance of a play-based program in early childhood education. It's something we've become very accustomed to all across Australia. But how can we make sure that these playful moments are the best they can be, fostering the cognitive development we all hope for? Here are 5 creative ideas to infuse into your everyday learning activities to elevate the richness of the learning experience:

Communities offer a wealth of resources that can significantly enhance the educational experience. They provide diverse perspectives, real-world contexts, and opportunities for experiential learning that are often missing in conventional educational settings. Here are 9 practical and engaging ways teachers can call on resources in their communities to help develop agency in their learners. https://hubs.ly/Q02BWc1r0

Communities offer a wealth of resources that can significantly enhance the educational experience. They provide diverse perspectives, real-world contexts, and opportunities for experiential learning that are often missing in conventional educational settings. Here are 9 practical and engaging ways teachers can call on resources in their communities to help develop agency in their learners. https://hubs.ly/Q02BWcfs0

What comes to mind when you hear the term “educator”? The role of an educator is evolving rapidly in a world where change is the only constant. 🌍 Here are some reflections on the changing landscape of education and the role of educators today: - Educators are no longer just information providers; they are now facilitators of critical thinking and cognitive skills. 🤔 - The modern educator must embrace fluidity and diversity in the learning environment to nurture adaptive and independent learners. 🌟 - Learning is not confined to classroom walls anymore; it's a lifelong journey guided by empowerment and self-discovery. 🌱 - In a world of overwhelming access to information, educators are now champions of information literacy and transversal thinking. 📚 - The responsibilities of educators extend beyond teaching to listening, learning, and fostering dialogues around equity, diversity, and inclusion. 🌈 How do these shifts in education resonate with you? Share your thoughts and experiences on the changing role of an educator. 💬✨ https://lnkd.in/ecf7c2V8