September – October 2019: On-line discussions We have started our new, regular social media get-together #IPSENchat. For September and October our theme is #WelcomingClassroom. Find us on twitter @IPSENSIG and facebook IATEFL IP&SENSIG to join the conversation and share ideas. You can join threads concerning getting to know your students, how to create a positive […]
Reaching out with Creative Arts
Want to make more (or better) use of drama, comics, story-telling and musical activities in your classroom? Join Anna Pires, Rossie Stone of Dekko Comics, Jane Maria Harding da Rosa and Anette Igel as they show you some great practical ideas that you could use with your learners. Dramatic Moments – Anette Igel Acting out, […]
The IP&SEN Mentor Scheme
Looking for some support in developing inclusive practices? Contact [email protected] giving a brief description of your situation and needs. You’ll be put directly in touch with a suitable mentor who can: offer advice and suggestions (tips, resources, books) help you find the necessary local specialists to help you role play difficult conversations with you Please remember […]
Bullying
It is not a nice feeling when someone is being abusive and you cannot reach out to anyone for help because you are too afraid or too worried about what it might do to your reputation, your career, your personal life. You start to question yourself. You start to make excuses for the bully by […]
The Basics of Inclusive Practices
The IATEFL IP&SEN SIG promotes genuinely inclusive practices, that lead to a sense of belonging and full participation for all within the ELT community. We share good practice and experience and disseminate information about inclusive teaching methods, materials and resources which help to identify and dismantle all barriers to inclusion and raise awareness of the […]