Say hello to the group

hello!

Posted by Christiana Kefala at Sep 23, 2008 11:23 AM

Hi! I m christiana and I am currently in Greece. I have just started an internship as a special educator within an inetrnational school so I am trying to lean as must as possible about SEN. Anyway, just wanted to say hi to everyone.

Welcome

Posted by rgreen2 at Sep 24, 2008 09:38 AM

Hi, Christiana, You are the first person to open up discussion on the new MA Inclusive Education programme. So lovely to hear from you and learn what you are doing in your working life. Keep looking on here as lots of discussions will be happening very soon. Kind Regards, Ruth Green

HI

Posted by Jessica Jacob at Oct 08, 2008 11:20 AM

HI Christiana,
It is great to hear that an international school would be offering Special ed for there students. My experience working in international schools, in Asia at least, there was virtually nill, nor where they intereted in implimenting new programmes. I'm looking forward to further chats.

all the best,
Jessica

Hello All

Posted by Emma Rose Pobjoy at Sep 23, 2008 07:31 PM

Hello All! I'm Emma Pobjoy. I'm currrently working in a Luton nursery that has 8 resourced places but caters for many other children with a variation of needs. Since beginning my teaching career i have been interested in SEN and i have developed a special interest in SEBD. I look forward to being able to develop my current knowledge and learn more. Good Luck Everyone!

Welcome

Posted by rgreen2 at Sep 24, 2008 10:34 AM

Dear Emma, Lovely to see that you have successfully navigated the web site. It is being developed and so keep looking for further information about future discussions. All best and good luck, Ruth Green

Hi everyone!

Posted by Ian at Sep 24, 2008 11:21 AM

Hi everyone. I am Ian Terrell and I am working with Ruth to make this an enjoyable, delightful learning experience for everyone in this important programme on inclusive education. I lead the programmes of professional development in Education and am very keen to build supportive netwrks of practitioner reseachers. Sharing experiences and working in different contexts is going to be a key to our successful learning. I am very interested in how your context id different in the field of "inclusion". Lets learn from each other!

HI

Posted by Jessica Jacob at Oct 08, 2008 11:22 AM

I am looking forward to working with you and Ruth. Thank you for your open door policy.
all the best,
Jessica

Hi

Posted by Sarah Phillips at Sep 24, 2008 07:34 PM

Hi everyone,
My name is Sarah. I'm currently living and working in an Independent Prep School in Hampshire. I teach a Year 5 class and have enrolled on the MA Inclusive Education-SPLD. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone and to the discussions that we'll have. Speak to you all soon!

Wecome

Posted by rgreen2 at Sep 26, 2008 09:57 AM

Hi Sarah, I'm so glad that you have managed to get onto the web site and that you are enthusiastic about starting your studies and discussing things on line. We are just developing this web site so please let me know on my middlesex email r.x.green@mdx.ac.uk
if there are any problems with the site. Have a lovely weekend. Apparently the sun is going to shine. Hope you don't have to work then as well. All best wishes, Ruth

Hello everyone

Posted by Donna Windley at Sep 25, 2008 07:42 AM

Hello everyone, My name is Donna. I live in Lincolnshire and work in a small local primary school teaching Foundation/Key Stage One. Just wanted to pop on and say hello and I look forward to getting to know everyone.

Welcome

Posted by rgreen2 at Sep 26, 2008 10:00 AM

Hi Donna. Wecome to the MA Inclusive Ed and the web site which is being developed. So glad that you have joined the programme. My first teaching experiences were in small Lincolnshire schools! Please contact me on r.x.green@mdx.ac.uk if you experience any technical hitches with this web site as it is currently in development. Enjoy your studies. All best, Ruth

Hello!

Posted by Rachel Robinson at Sep 25, 2008 05:51 PM

Hi,
I'm Rachel and I work in through primary school. I currently teach in a mixed Y1/2 class but have taught across all keystages and have experience of working with extreme SEN in a non-school environment. I hope to increase my knowledge of supporting SEN in the classroom, ideally ASD and I am looking forward to working with all of you!

Wecome

Posted by rgreen2 at Sep 26, 2008 10:04 AM

Dear Rachel, Welcome to the MA Inclusive Education at Middlesex Uni. I'm so glad that you have found the web site and hope that it was easy to access this discussion forum and that you will continue to log into it. My specialist interest is ASC and so I'm glad that you want to further your unterest in this area. As you move through the modules you will be able to specialise more and more. You could consider doing your dissertation on this subject. All best, Ruth

Greetings from Sana'a

Posted by Diena Murshed at Sep 26, 2008 10:43 AM

I am Diena and I will be based in Yemen this year. I am a home tutor and I will be supporting The Yemen Autism Center, as well as The Yemen Modern School. I am looking forward to learning all about SEN and being part of the effort of pushing out the boundaries of SEN knowledge and practice in Yemen. I am really excited about this program and look forward to working with all of you.

Welcome

Posted by rgreen2 at Sep 28, 2008 10:16 AM

Welcome to the programme. How lovely to have you join us from so far away. I really look forward to hearing about the Autism centre and your work there. All best wishes, Ruth

Hi there

Posted by Rachel Beardmore at Sep 28, 2008 06:55 PM

Hi Ruth and everyone else,
I just accessed the site for the second time and I couldn't find the comment I posted, oophs, that is because I posted it in the SEN08 file!! Anyway, I am currently working in Germany at an international school. I am a class teacher who would like to specialise in SEN and I am interested in finding more stratgies to help and support children within my classroom and identifying which strategies work best, not just in core subjects (where we tend to differentiate the most), but also in foundation subjects to include the children and encourage them to learn.
I hope everyone had a nice weekend!

Hi rachel

Posted by Ian at Sep 29, 2008 09:57 AM

Hi Sounds like we are juts the ticket for you rachel. We will be asking you to xplore the litrature on best practice, and then to share what we find out. Then we will help you audit what currently happens in your work and develop a stratgey and plan for improvement, which you will hen evaluate.

have a good time in germany

Looking for examples of good practice

Posted by rgreen2 at Sep 29, 2008 11:52 AM

Dear Rachel, As Ian says I think the course should be great for you. You could start to build up some examples of lessons where inclusion has worked really well. What were the elements that enabled all the children to participate and learn. We'll be helping you with an on -line discussion about how this can be used in your portfolio.

Hello

Posted by Morag Scally at Sep 29, 2008 10:52 AM

Hi Ruth and everyone

I'm Morag, I currently work as a performing arts consultant in Berkshire and Hampshire. I work in special schools and adult settings. I am interested in autism and challenging behaviour. I am excited and nervous about the new course. Excited about all the new learning and nervous as I am new to web based work. I'm sure I'll get the hang of it. Looking forward to discussions with you all online.

Best Wishes. M

Welcome

Posted by rgreen2 at Sep 29, 2008 11:47 AM

Dear Morag, Lovely to hear from you. Your work sounds really exciting. No need to be nervous about the course as its a new way of working for most people and it provides you such a lot of flexibility to tailor the modules to meet your own interests and learning. I look forward to hearing more about your role. Do you use the book 'Creative Expressive Activities and Asperger's Syndrome' Judith Martinovich. Its got some really great ideas in there. All best, Ruth

Hi Morag

Posted by Jessica Jacob at Oct 08, 2008 11:15 AM

Hi Morag,
What an interesting combination. I have a performing arts degree and am currently working with a charity organization in Watford called DRUM teaching Drama to Adult student with disabilities. I found that performing arts busts confidence. It certainly did my Step daughter with Down-sydrome. Looking forward to sharing ideas with you and everyone.

best, Jessica

hi everyone

Posted by Marilena Filippou at Sep 30, 2008 11:29 AM

Hi to everyone. I'm Marilena and I live in Greece. I just finished my studies in physics and I am currently giving some private lessons to children helping them with their studies. I am very excited for being accepted to this program for this will help enhance my knowledge in the field of education and be able to help children that are really in need.
Anyway, I just wanted to say that I am really looking forward to our collaboration through the year.
Good luck to everyone!!!!

Welcome

Posted by rgreen2 at Oct 01, 2008 11:05 AM

Dear Marilena, Glad to see that you have posted your welcome comment for us all to see. Welcome to the MA Inclusive Education. I hope that you enjoy your studdies with us. All best, Ruth

Hello

Posted by marion craven at Oct 03, 2008 02:30 PM

Hi, my name is Marion. I live in Gloucestershire. I am currently a qualified SEN teacher but hopefully with the help of this course I will become a SENCO.

Welcome

Posted by rgreen2 at Oct 03, 2008 02:44 PM

Dear Marion, Many of our past students have scome onto the Programme to learn more so that they can go on to do the very demanding job of SENCo or Inclusion manager which many are now being called. I feel sure that you will find this course to be a helpful route to fulfilling that ambition. Good Luck and all best wishes, Ruth

Say Hello!

Posted by Jessica Jacob at Oct 06, 2008 12:07 PM

Hello All!
I am Jessica and have moved to the UK two years ago. I hold a california teachers credential and am looking to expand my education by learning from this programme. Please excuse some of my American spelling mistakes. I am looking forward to our discussions and learning more about SPLD. thanks, Jessica

Welcome to MA Inclusive Education

Posted by rgreen2 at Oct 08, 2008 10:10 AM

Dear Jessica, Great to see you on here and hope that you are managing to have a look round and see some of your fellow students. I think its going to be very interesting to hear from you as you will have such interesting and different perspectives to bring to the discussion. All best, Ruth

Thank you

Posted by Jessica Jacob at Oct 08, 2008 11:22 AM

Thank you Ruth.
all the best,
Jessica

Intro...

Posted by Tom Saunders at Oct 08, 2008 10:29 PM

Hi there,

My name is Tom. I live in Isleworth and work at Harlequins Rugby Club. I started as a primary school teacher in Befont but now work at the club in an after school hours learning centre called 'Try Learning'. I am the centre teacher there. i am responsible for the delivery and design of the 6 week course for targeted schools in the borough of richmond (London) It comes under the umbrella of 'Playing for Success'. A government scheme set up 10 years ago to help originally inner city boys get back into learning. After its success it is now set up across nearly all major sports clubs in football and rugby clubs for all children lacking confidence at school. We use sport to help children back into learning. They don't play sport, it is 100% academic, concentrating on ICT, Literacy and Maths but also heavily on self esteem and confidence. It basically runs as a little school.

This has turned out far longer than i planned. I am very excited to be starting the MA Inclusive - SEN course. I look forward to being in contact and cracking on!! ( our website - www.trylearning.co.uk )

Thanks, Tom

Welcome to MA Inclusive Education

Posted by rgreen2 at Oct 09, 2008 04:40 PM

Hi Tom, Glad that you have got going on the web site and very interesting to hear about your work, it sounds great and I look forward to looking at the web site. I hope you enjoy your studies. have you followed the link to the Middlesex Library yet? all best, Ruth

Nerves....

Posted by Tom Saunders at Oct 08, 2008 10:33 PM

By the way. I am a little nervous about the long distance learning aswell. However, looking forward to see how it all works!

Tom

Good evening

Posted by wendy famiglietti at Oct 11, 2008 08:46 PM

Hi everyone
My name is Wendy and I live in Chingford (East London). I work as a special needs teacher in a local all girls secondary school and am pursuing this study to try and develop my career further in this area. I originally started life as a PE teacher so I was interested to read about Tom's work. I also share his thoughts on this whole distance learning thing, but it is a great way to combine study with a busy life. I too just hope I can get the hang of the online discussions - not too bad so far, although it took me a whole week to get to this point! I hope everyone enjoys great success on this course and the benfits that completion of it will bring. I am sure that the children we work with will definitely benefit.
Have a nice weekend
Wendy

Welcome to MA Inclusive Education

Posted by rgreen2 at Oct 13, 2008 04:34 PM

Dear Wendy, I'm glad that you are now managing to join the discussion. Please email me at r.x.green@mdx.ac.uk if anything takes too long to work out. The web site is under development and so there may be aspects of it that need improvement. Your comments are helpful to us.
Your work sounds very interesting and I hope that you will be able to enjoy combining your studies while improving life in the classroom. All best, Ruth

hello

Posted by Aliya Sibtain at Oct 13, 2008 02:25 PM

hello everyone, my name is Aliya and i am from karachi, Pakistan. i am really looking forward to this programme as there is a major lack of awarness about learning difficulties in Pakistan. i hope this course will help me to bring about a little awarness and some change, if not too all but to a few individuals lives.

Welcome to MA Inclusive Education

Posted by rgreen2 at Oct 13, 2008 04:37 PM

Hello Aliya, It is great to hear from you and I'm sure that we all look forward to hearing about your teaching experiences in Pakistan. I hope thst the programme will help you to achieve that ambition of providing improvements for some of your pupils. All best wishes, Ruth

Hi

Posted by Joy Ponmalah Selvakumar at Oct 18, 2008 06:01 PM

Hello,
I am Joyce. I teach Pre School at the International School of Stavanger, Norway. I am excited because I finally managed to register myself on the SEN programme. I look forward to continue to chat with you all.
cheers
Joyce.

Welcome

Posted by rgreen2 at Oct 19, 2008 04:58 PM

Dear Joyce, Welcome to the web site. i'm so glad that you have managed to register and enrol and can join in with the discussion now. Regards, Ruth

Hi everyone

Posted by Lisa Burke at Oct 20, 2008 07:37 PM

I'm Lisa in Doncaster, obviously a late starter!!! When i received the handbook etc. I too was TOTALLY overwhemlmed...but excited. I am a Business Studies Teacher at the moment but want to progress into SEN teaching. Now I need to get familiar with distance learning. Here goes...

You too!

Posted by Laura Vallone at Nov 01, 2008 11:48 AM

Hello Lisa,

We already have two things in common:
1. I too am a late starter.
2. 'Overwhelmed' to say the least.

I am currently working as a LS teacher in Nairobi and wanted to extend my SpLD qualification. Must say that the initial read of the course material terrified me, a little better on the 2nd and hopefully after the 3rd read I can begin.

Good luck to us all!

Welcome to MA Inclusive Education

Posted by rgreen2 at Nov 02, 2008 08:09 PM

Hi Lisa, Glad that you have managed to join in the discussion. I hope that this course enables you to make the transition to SEN. Kind Regards, Ruth

The 'First' Hello

Posted by Laura Vallone at Nov 01, 2008 11:44 AM

Thought I had sent a message but not so sure now. Sorry if I repeat myself.
My name is Laura and I live between Kenya and England. I am currently working in a LSD in a British Curriculum school in Nairobi. I am looking forward to getting my teeth into the course, but admit to being a little nervous. Hope you can all allay my fears! Look forward to future chats.

Welcome to MA Inclusive Education

Posted by rgreen2 at Nov 02, 2008 08:12 PM

Hi Laura, No need to be nervous we'll help to guide you through it. Glad that you have managed to get on the web site and met the group. Regards, Ruth

Hello

Posted by emma brewster at Nov 03, 2008 01:18 PM

Hello

My name is Emma Brewster and I am a year three teacher in Essex. Finally registed on the course after 6 weeks of being ill! looking forward to the course and getting to know everyone.

my first hello

Posted by Jacqueline Schembri at Nov 05, 2008 02:44 PM

Hello everyone
My name is Jacqueline Schembri and this is my first time here. I had some trouble in accessing this site but I thank you Ruth for your help. I have finally managed to get in touch. I work as an LSA in a primary school in Malta and I have enrolled on the MA Inclusive Education (SpLD) course. I hope that I haven't missed out much from this site as I am a bit anxious about this. I look forward to come back soon during other discussions. Good luck to everyone

Hello!

Posted by Catherine Ludlow at Nov 10, 2008 12:20 PM

Hello everyone
My name is Catherine and this is my first post. I had some trouble in accessing this site! I have finally managed to get in touch. I work as a science and english teacher in a BESD Secondary School in Cambridgeshire. I have enrolled on the MA Inclusive Education (SEN) course to further understand why my students 'misbehave' and how I can best aid their development. I look forward to future discussions.
Good luck to everyone

Hello

Posted by Ruth Crosby at Jan 22, 2009 10:30 AM

Hi,

I'm Ruth Crosby and I am currently teaching SEBD students aged throughout the Primary range. I am responsible for Teaching and Learning in this area and also run a department known as 'Forest School.' My teaching situation is rather innovative, we are a fererated body of three schools which now exist on a single site in a fantastic building. I am hoping to develop 'inclusive' practice acroos the three schools, Primary, secondary and Special.
I have experienced difficulties with my PC since uploading Kaspersky anti-virus and am unable to open some documents - but am still 'exploring' the information and attempting to register everywhere I should be.
Speak soon.

Hello everyone

Posted by Jacqueline Andrews at Jan 23, 2009 12:11 PM

I was first trained as a Key Stage 1 teacher. When I returned to work after having my children, I started working in the Further Education Sector and that's where I am now. I work within an Additional Learning Support Department in a Further Education College in Barnet (Greater London) supporting students aged 16+ who are studying a wide range of courses. Last year I completed a Diploma in Assessing and Teaching Learners with Spld (Dyslexia). I am doing this course to broaden and deepen my knowledge of Inclusive Education. Jackie Andrews

Hi Jackie

Posted by Hyacinth Rose-Manners at Feb 16, 2009 10:30 AM

Jackie,

I have done diploma course in Teaching Learners with SpLD did you do yours with Dyslexia Action? I did mine with Hornsby gefore the institute was merged with Dyslexia Action. I am myself dyslexic as well as my son.
I am doing this course because it simply excite me to learn more (may be about me and my son)but most importantly to be able to assist persons in this part of the world with SpLD who have no help available. It was difficult educating my son who now holds a BA in Graphic Arts. There were many crying times. Looking forward to sharing with all. Hya

Hi !

Posted by Hyacinth Rose-Manners at Jan 27, 2009 07:44 PM

I am Hyacinth Rose-Manners (Hya) I taqught I did this yesterday but I do not see my blog so I go again. This is great hearing that others have been having the same difficulty getting to this stage. My prayer is we are going to the end together.
I live in St Thomas United States of America Virgin Islands. Caribbean.
I am selfemoployed teaching children with dyslexic tendencies reading. I did coursers in both teaching and assessing of persons with dyslexia. I am excited about this course but it seem so confusing.

Great to meet you all Hya

Hello

Posted by dawn groome at Jan 31, 2009 08:24 PM

After over a year of dithering I have finally enrolled on this course and I must admit to feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment. I currently work as a deputy SENCO in a mixed secondary school in the London borough of Redbridge. I started my teaching life as a science teacher so it has become clear to me that my skills are falling a little short of the needs of the students that I currently work with. I'm looking forward to getting stuck in but at the same time feel like there is so much information that I don't know where to begin with it all! I look forward to working with you all. Dawn

Hello

Posted by Pauline Sumner at Feb 04, 2009 10:21 PM

Welcome to all of you who have come on line so far. My name is Pauline and as a tutor on the SpLD pathway I am here to help you with any issues or difficulties relating to this part of the course. My email address is psumner21@live.co.uk so you can also contact me directly if you wish.
With regard to some of your points above, it will all seem very strange to start with as there is quite a lot of new information to take in - but hopefully as we go along, everything will fall into place. I am sure you will also find a lot of support from discussing the course content/your work between yourselves and would strongly recommend this. If you have any questions about the content of the handbook please use the discussion board to ask me, so that others can benefit from the discussion content.
Looking forward to working with you all
Pauline

Saying hello

Posted by Sandra Mundle at Feb 07, 2009 06:56 PM

Hi,I'm Sandra. I've taken some time to access this site having enrolled since January. I live in London and I am a Deputy/Y2 Class Teacher in a North London Infant School. After 10 years in the classroom I'm still enjoying most of it. I've learnt much over the years and would like this information to help me to gain a Masters.

hi all

Posted by Stacey Sinclair at Feb 10, 2009 10:27 AM

Hi My name is Stacey. I am originally from South Africa and have been living in London for 5 years, I have been working as a primary school teacher and now for the last year and a half am the senco at a school in north west london. I am loving the job but just wanted to get a better understanding and knowledge in certain areas as well as become qualified. I am excited for this course but extremely nervous as havent studied for AGES!!!! Hopefully we can all help eachother!!

Hello from Dhaka - Bangladesh

Posted by Willem van der Sluis at Feb 13, 2009 08:02 PM

Hi all,

My name is Willem van der Sluis, 34 years old and born in The Netherlands. In The Netherlands I worked as a Primary School teacher and orthopedagoog. In 2003 I move to London and worked in the Imperial College, ACS International, Westminster University and some NTC (Dutch Language and Culture) locations. In 2008 I moved with my family to Bangladesh where I currently work as an SEN Primary teacher in the International School Dhaka.

I have a Greek wife, who is a counsellor, and with her I have two children, twins of 16 months old.

Next to my SEN job I am a professional children's book writer. If you are interested, please visit my website; www.willemvandersluis.net

Enjoy your study,

Willem van der Sluis
SEN - Teacher
International School Dhaka
Bangladesh

Hi everyone,

Posted by Halina Tucker at Feb 21, 2009 01:13 PM

My name is Halina and I work as an independent tutor for SpLD. Although I am independent, most of my work is done within a secondary school for girls. My work is based on a one-to-one lessons and I also do assessment for dyslexia and exam arrangements.

Confused

Posted by Halina Tucker at Feb 21, 2009 01:28 PM

Hi, I took part in a discussion the other day and now cannot find the same discussion! In fact I have posted some possible questions to Gina and felt quite good about starting my work. But now, I have no idea where it went. It was discussion 2, and yet I cannot find my comments or the questions I posted. HELP.

north west london

Posted by Stacey Sinclair at Feb 23, 2009 02:06 PM

Hi does anyone live in north west london and want to meet up to discuss some topics??

north west london

Posted by Pauline Sumner at Feb 24, 2009 10:11 PM

Stacey - I think it is an excellent idea to get together in groups to discuss these topics and help each other out. Due to the global nature of the course though perhaps it would be easier to form discussions groups via email or using the discussion boards. If students wish I could suggest groups of students on the SpLD pathway? What does everyone think?
Regards
Pauline

north west london

Posted by Stacey Sinclair at Feb 25, 2009 01:23 PM

It just seems like so few people are discussing so yes please if you could suggest students that would be great. It's always helpful just to run ideas through with people.
Thanks
Stacey

north west london

Posted by Stacey Sinclair at Feb 27, 2009 12:33 PM

Hi Pauline
I thought you were going to group us if we lived near eachother so that we can meet. Seeing that there are only 7 of us - we might as well have one discussion group that we can all be part of. I';m not sure what other people think.
Thanks though for going to the trouble.
Stacey

Greetings from Bermuda

Posted by NPanchaud at Feb 24, 2009 08:22 PM

Hi all,
I am a "late comer", joining the SpLD January cohort just this week! I am from Bermuda and currently teach year 1 at a private school here. I am looking forward to getting started with the programme.
Regards,
Nicole

hello

Posted by Julia Dolling at Sep 28, 2009 06:05 PM

My name is Julia, I am currently an MFL teacher in London, wanting to learn about special needs. I am looking forward to this programme.

Hello - belatedly!

Posted by Ann Harris-Lock at Oct 13, 2009 09:03 AM

I'm Ann. I am just recovering from our second bout of the dreaded flu, topped off by foodpoisoning yesterday. I have recently left Dyslexia Action where I was Senior teacher running the Nottingham Centre, previously in the same post at the Derby Centre. Before that I taught Basic & Key Skills and supported dyslexic students at West Notts College, Mansfield. I am now self-employed from home (Edwinstowe, which is in Sherwood Forest) and am mainly concerned with Diagnostic Assessment for Dyslexia and workplace consultations, working with the OU, NTU, EEF and the FRS, as well as children of school age. Having reached 60, I am now involving myself in the voluntary sector and intend to work with the Gypsy and Traveller Community - hopefully basing my research & dissertation here.
PS: I, too, am quite apprehensive with regard to 'distance learning'

hi

Posted by Surie Goldar at Nov 01, 2009 05:39 PM

I'm Surie.I do teach full-time Foundation-stage children age 4-5 in North London.I'm trying to get into the programme and speed up the reading as i'm behind the shedual and stressed out from now!
I am interested to Educatinal Needs in SEBD and also Bilingual Education area.

A quick hello

Posted by Joy Geary at Dec 01, 2009 08:49 PM

Hi I'm Joy and I have recently been given the responsibility of overseeing the development of a new intervention classroom. I was originally overwhelmed by a new role and re-organisation along with getting a grip on the course materials. I have worked with challenging adolescents for 14 years in the Youth Service in Leicester city and now work in a community college with 14-18 yer old students who need support or intervention; the majority have ESBD.

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