Helping teachers who have learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Who is this webinar for?

Please note the content of this webinar is not aimed at teachers, and is specifically for Teacher Educators who have a role in supporting the professional development of English language teachers.

What is this webinar about?

The seventh webinar in our interactive series was facilitated by Phil Dexter, editor of the Teacher Trainer Journal and a leading expert in SEND and teacher education. Phil discussed the main points contained in his recently published How to guide for teacher educators on SEND; providing a theoretical framework and training room ideas and guidance for teacher educators looking to strengthen their support for teachers in this challenging key competence area.

When?

Recorded on Tuesday 24 January 2023 12.00 - 13.00 (UK time). See what time this is in your location.

About the speaker

Phil Dexter worked for the British Council from 1987–2019 as a teacher, trainer, project manager and since 2011 has worked as a specialist in the area of special educational needs and disability (SEND) for the British Council English in Educational Systems team in teacher development and inclusive practices. In 2018 he was awarded an MBE for his work in supporting learners with special educational needs and equality, diversity and inclusion. Phil is now freelance and continues to support governments in projects supporting quality inclusive teaching and learning practices – most recently on the Teaching 4 All Project – embedding inclusive education in teacher professional development in South Africa.

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Download the British Council commissioned research from Phil Dexter:
'How to guide for teacher educators: Supporting teachers in teaching English to learners with special educational needs and disabilities'.

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