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Putting the Memory to Work
- Extremely practical, yet routed in much theory
COURSE CONTENT:
This course will focus on establishing how much of working memory development is transferrable to academic progress and attainment and how strategies from working memory theory can be applied to literacy and numeracy teaching. This course is extremely practical, yet routed in much theory and research conducted over decades.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
To identify children’s difficulties with working memory and understand how this affects them as learners
To know some effective strategies for strengthening children’s short-term working memory
To be able to make learning more accessible for children with poor working memories
Applicable for all staff
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Zena Martin (External Consultant)
As Director of Inclusive Learning North, Zena seeks to bring to the Forum the best research, practice, resources and expertise in both SEND and wider aspects of inclusion, from around the UK and beyond. Zena also works as an associate SENCO and consultant to primary schools in the north, utilising her experience in both inclusion leadership and SpLD expertise.