Education support is a broad term used to describe a variety of educational services and resources that schools offer to help students accelerate learning, catch up, meet learning standards, or generally succeed in school.
The services may take the form of small group instruction or one-on-one help. Different forms of support are provided through IEPs, 504 plans, and RTI.
Communication Skills
Effective communication is the ability to convey information in a clear and concise way. It is the key to success in all aspects of life, from work to personal relationships.
Communicating can take place in a number of ways, including verbal and written language. It also includes non-verbal communication, such as body language and gestures.
For students, communication skills are important for their academic career and future employment prospects. This is because communicating effectively can enhance their confidence and self-esteem.
It can also help them in learning from their teachers and understanding their point of view. A good teacher will encourage their students to ask questions and discuss doubts that they may have.
Another important aspect of communication is empathy, which can be achieved by listening to others’ emotions and relating them back to your own. You can then choose the right response to these feelings.
Children with Learning Difficulties
Children with learning difficulties need extra support to get the most out of education. There are a variety of options available and it’s important to find the right one for your child and your family.
There is no cure for learning disabilities but early detection and timely intervention can improve a child’s academic progress. Educators, psychologists and other professionals will work with you to assess your child’s situation, discuss educational testing and develop the most appropriate support for them.
A diagnosis of a learning disability will be made by a specialist doctor or psychologist using a range of standardised tests. These include an evaluation of a child’s learning, social and development.
Children with learning difficulties can be very frustrated and may feel unable to reach their full potential in school. However, there are ways to support their emotional development so that they can manage their feelings and work through their challenges.
Behaviour Management
Behaviour management can help teachers, students and parents work through difficult situations in a positive way. Managing behaviour is a complex task that requires careful attention and consistency.
Challenging behaviours can take place at school, home or in any environment where people interact. For example, if a student has been through a break-up with their family or suffered from a serious illness or disability, they may be more vulnerable to bad behaviour.
The best behaviour management strategies are those that focus on teaching children what is expected of them in a positive way. These will reduce stress in the classroom, help students understand their power and encourage them to set clear boundaries for themselves.
Schools need to establish consistent behavioural expectations across all areas of the curriculum. Having these in place can dramatically reduce the incidence of challenging behaviours.
Behaviour Support
If you are working with students who have challenging behaviours, your school may want to consider implementing positive behavior support strategies. These are research-based approaches that aim to reduce the frequency and intensity of problem behaviors while encouraging prosocial behaviours.
These strategies are designed to help educators prevent negative student behaviors by developing positive relationships and providing a safe learning environment. They also help students develop social skills and manage their emotions to improve their health and wellbeing.
In addition, they can promote positive peer models and reduce impulsive or disruptive behaviors. These research-based supports can also be used at home and in community settings.
A PBIS (positive behavior intervention and support) system provides a set of universal and targeted prevention strategies that can be implemented across the entire school. It also includes interventions for some students that require more intensive individualized support.