Challenging Behaviour Webinar Series
VENUE: Online via Zoom
This series of webinars cover a broad understanding of what challenging behaviour actually is and why it manifests in our classrooms.We look into the 'why' and the 'how' from a supportive and positive viewpoint.
We examine the reasons for challenging behaviour, the stages of escalation, calming methods, and most importantly the strategies we can use to calm a child and to restore wellbeing in a child-centred manner.
Session 1: Wednesday 17th January
- Anxiety management & wellbeing for pupils with challenging behaviour
- The influence of other variables on behaviour
Session 2: Wednesday 24th January
- What is a functional behaviour assessment?
- What is a practical & user friendly environmental assessment?
Session 3: Wednesday 31st January
- The different functions of behaviour (understanding challenging behaviour)
- Proactive ways to manage challenging behaviour - (managing challenging behaviour)
Session 4 : Wednesday 7th February
- Teaching alternative behaviours – (managing challenging behaviour)
Muireann Sadlier
Muireann Sadlier is a Primary School Teacher who has worked in inner city DEIS settings in Limerick city and special school settings.She has completed a postgraduate study in SEN at St Patrick's, Drumcondra as well as the postgraduate diploma in SEN in Mary Immaculate College, where she completed her Masters (MSEN). This study examined communication & behaviour. Following this she was seconded to the SESS for 4 years and subsequently to the NCSE for just under four years. In these roles she wrote and delivered seminars for education settings on literacy for the special school, numeracy for the special school, working with non verbal pupils, adapting and differentiating the curriculum for pupils with varied learning profiles, managing challenging behaviour, yoga & mindfulness in the school setting and wellbeing in the school setting. Currently she delivers bespoke CPD to school staff via ZOOM.
Course Properties
Course date | 17-01-2024 7:00 pm |
End Date | 07-02-2024 8:00 pm |
Capacity | 1000 |
Fee | €20.00 for series |
Tutor - Speaker | Muireann Sadlier |
Select Hours | 4 |
Location | Online via Zoom |
Course Full