Seminars and Workshops
We run regular seminars / training and workshops for teachers and can arrange presentations to interest groups such as ante natal classes, playgroups etc.
Teacher Training
47 teachers – (support learning/behaviour) from Newcastle and the Central Coast area attended a 2 day Advanced Teacher Training. Comments from attendees:
- “Fantastic, practical ideas”
- “excited about implementing with my class!”
- “Every school should have this programme”
- “I’ve seen improvements in just 4 weeks!”
Training Courses for Teachers
Sensory Integration and Play Based Learning
Suitable for teachers of Year one/ Kindergarten , early starters classes or preschools
- 1 day course 9am- 5pm, morning tea provided, lunch available for purchase at venue
Cost
$295.00 + GST* Includes manual, lesson plans (12mths), black line masters, DVD
Equipment available for purchase for a class of children 30 pieces of equipment $100 (optional)
Training dates
- Term 1 : 30th March Newcastle
- Term 2 : TBA Singleton & Newcastle
“most practical and inspiring training I have been to in years!”
Advanced Teacher Training (1 day) Maximum 15 attendees
Suitable for teachers working with remedial small groups or individual children eg support teachers
- Full day course -9am to 5pm
- cost includes manual, DVD & course materials
- $220.00 + GST
Training dates:
- Term 2 : Newcastle
Outline
An intensive 1 day training course in Sensory Integration and learning.
- What is Sensory integration & how does it effect learning
- Recognising primitive reflexes
- Movements to inhibit reflexes
- The vestibular system and learning
The Six Key Elements in a good sensory integration programme-
- feet
- hands
- rhythm / temporal awareness
- movement
- vision
- hearing
Activities to do daily
- Defining the key issue- learning or behaviour.
- Getting parent support
- A programme template -theory
- Biomedical Methods to address autism , ADHD and other learning issues. In most cases we will have a guest speaker for this segment who is a medical practitioner working in this field. IT WORKS! 360 teachers can’t be wrong!
School Programme-Introductory (1 day) maximum 35 attendees
- one day training for entire staff
- A PDHPE programme for ES1 & stage 1
- Cost: School must purchase full school programme & training is then included in school kit price* Call for a school pack 49671205
Dates: First Day of Term term 1, 2, 3
- Term 1: Dubbo & Newcastle
- Term 2: Newcastle & Sydney
- Term 3: Newcastle
**schools can also book other dates during the term
Outline
- Fundamentals of child development
- Hindrances to normal Development
- Primitive Reflexes & their effect on learning
- How to assess children prior to commencing the programme
- Classroom teacher’s sensory integration checklist
- “the essential movements”
- The equipment
- Remedial Work in other grades
- Ideas to provide a sensory rich class room
- 5 minute activities to promote sensory integration
- Activities to improve concentration & focus
- Settling techniques
Contact our office on 49671205 Mon- Fri for an enrolment form and to register your place.* (We keep course numbers small so that all attendees will have time for questions and individual help)
*Position not secured until paid for in full. We take cheque, Visa, Mastercard.
