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Quality first teaching for SEN – 46 practical tips for your classroom

Teachers can make a huge difference for the SEN children in their classrooms. Dr Pooky Knightsmith offers 46 practical tips that you can easily integrate into your day-to-day teaching practices
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This article shares a range of effective and inclusive teaching strategies that not only support SEN learners but enrich the learning environment for every student.

I have focused on practical tips that you can easily integrate into your day-to-day teaching practices. 

 

Direct instruction and visual supports

Direct instruction paired with visual supports helps clarify concepts, especially for SEN students. Using visuals (diagrams, symbols, charts) can make abstract ideas more tangible and easier to understand.

 

Adaptive lessons

Differentiated or adaptive lesson-planning ensures that all students can access learning at their level. This involves varying content, process, and product based on students’ needs.

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