Educational Support

How can we help to support learners of diverse needs? The HIHS Ed Support team has put together some resources and courses that you may refer to!

Upcoming courses by Ed Support Chapter: 

Mar 27 and Apr 30

(Run 1)

Harnessing STP for Effective Teaching and Learning of Students who require Educational Support

With the Singapore Teaching Practice (STP), our education fraternity now has a common reference point to examine our own professional practice and think deeply about it. Facilitated by Educational Support Senior and Lead Teachers, this workshop aims to provide participants insights into harnessing STP and adapting the Teaching Areas and Teaching Actions to motivate and engage low progress learners in their schools and classes. Through discussions, participants will explore, reflect, and share ways to translate the repertoire of research-informed pedagogical practices into useful classroom strategies to cater to the learning needs of all students.

[This online workshop comprises 2 half-day sessions conducted over Zoom.]

STP

Mar 27, Mar 28 and Apr 2

Harnessing Brain-based Principles to Support Learning

How can teachers combine our knowledge and experience with insights from neuroscience and psychology? This workshop explores brain research in four main areas: attention, emotion, working memory and long-term memory. By approaching teaching from each of these perspectives, participants gain experience in translating abstract science into specific and useful classroom strategies. In particular, participants can expect to learn about capturing and maintaining student attention and focus, turning stress into positive challenges to foster a positive emotional climate, optimizing working memory, and enhancing long-term memory formation.

[This online workshop comprises 3 half-day sessions conducted over Zoom.] 

[PED-000065]

Apr 16, Apr 17 and May 15

Making it Work with Positive Teacher Language

Teachers need to create a safe and nurturing environment, and build strong relationships with students, as these are critical enablers to ensure that students discover the joy of learning in school. One way to do this is through the use of Positive Teacher Language (PTL). PTL focuses on the words teachers use when talking to students, the intention behind the words used, how words are being delivered, and how teacher language shapes student perception. In this workshop, participants will understand why our words matter and uncover the objectives and guidelines of PTL Teachers will be equipped with practical strategies to implement PTL effectively in our daily interactions with students.

[This online workshop comprises 3 half-day sessions conducted over Zoom.] 

[PED-000064]

Apr 18

Fostering Positive Emotions in a Brain-friendly Classroom

This workshop helps teachers create a brain-friendly classroom by exploring strategies to foster positive emotions and a culture of error in their students. Participants will learn the impact of emotions on learning and develop practical strategies to promote a safe learning environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and learning from them. The workshop will also discuss assessment strategies that build community and promote positive emotions in the classroom. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to create a learning environment that supports students' emotional well-being and academic success.

[This is a half-day online workshop conducted over Zoom.]

Emotions

Apr 24, Apr 25 and May 8

Introduction to Motivating Students

To motivate students, teachers need to consider students’ needs for relatedness, competence, autonomy and purpose. Having a good understanding of these concepts and principles will empower teachers to come up with strategies that can help students to develop academic and emotional resilience, and a growth mindset. In this introductory workshop, participants will explore and discuss theories of motivation and strategies for supporting low progress learners, and consider these theories and strategies to come up with an action plan to support their students.

[This online workshop comprises 3 half-day sessions conducted over Zoom.] 

[PED-000066]

9 May

When Ikigai Meets Core Theory of Success

Delve into the fusion of two influential concepts, Ikigai and the Core Theory of Success (CTS) and explore strategies to motivate and engage disengaged students in a context where home support may be limited. 

This workshop will be especially useful for educators working with students from disadvantaged families.  Participants will explore practical strategies to identify and leverage the passions and interests of students who require educational support. By the end of the session, participants will have actionable pathways derived from Ikigai and the CTS, ready to implement immediately to cultivate a culture of motivation and engagement in their classrooms.

[This workshop is a half-day face-to-face session conducted at Crest Secondary School.] 

Ikigai

Resources from past workshops