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Will you lead the future of special education?

cae Master of Education, Special Education, Special Needs , ,
Will you lead the future of special education?

Special Education is a field that has seen an incredible demand and growth for qualified educators. As more schools become inclusive and requires more training and expertise, you will be in high demand. Your expertise and experience will help chart the way forward in the field of special education, whether you are dealing with funding, staffing issues, or developing effective curriculum and policies.

This opens up opportunities for people who have experience, will, and heart to make positive contributions to children, and educators working with special needs children. Read more

How do you apologise effectively?

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How do you apologise effectively?

When we are guilty of having done or said something that hurt or inconvenienced people around us, an apology is often offered. However, many people do have problems apologising even when they know they need to. An apology is meant to take responsibility for our actions and ask for forgiveness. In most cases, people are quick to forgive when the apology is sincere. Read more

Should I be concerned with my child’s handwriting?

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Should I be concerned with my child’s handwriting?

Each of us have different handwriting styles. Some are neat while others are sloppy and misaligned, yet still remain legible. It is when the handwriting is illegible  that you must take special note of. Children who have trouble expressing themselves in writing may have a condition known as ‘Dysgraphia’. The term comes from the Greek words dys, which means “impaired”, and graphia, meaning “writing letter by hand”. Read more

Why is it so difficult to say sorry?

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Why is it so difficult to say sorry?

An apology is an acknowledgement that we caused harm, discomfort, or inconvenience to someone. It is an opportunity to resolve our interpersonal conflicts and interactions. A genuine apology can almost immediately clear anger, ill-feelings, and even solve some measure of distrust. Saying “sorry” is something most children are taught and learn, and should be easy enough for adults to do; but apologising seems to be incredibly difficult for some people. Read more

Are you guilty of unearned guilt?

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Are you guilty of unearned guilt?

Guilt is the feeling of having caused harm or inconvenience to someone in some way. Guilt is actually quite important to regulating our social behaviour but some people can suffer from chronic guilt and in some cases, some suffer from unearned guilt.

Unearned guilt is a type of self-inflicted harm that takes responsibility for things that may be completely out of the person’s control. It is a burden that will eventually weigh on the shoulders and eventually will consume the person to such an extent they no longer have any room left to care for themselves.

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Can stigma affect children with learning disorders?

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Can stigma affect children with learning disorders?

Having a learning disorder like dyslexia, dyspraxia, or attention deficit disorder can make life difficult for many children. They may find they have a difficult time keeping up with their peers, and as a result they may find it difficult to make meaningful connections that are so important for young children’s social, emotional, and mental development. Read more

The Benefits of listening

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The Benefits of listening

Listening is a skill that not only helps and serves others, it conditions us to become more compassionate, patient and nurturing people. It takes us out of our tendency toward self absorption and self interest, connecting us intrinsically with the world around us. When we listen, we develop new points of view, perspectives and insight and at the same time foster connections that confers trust and respect. Read more

Do you love yourself as much as you love others?

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Do you love yourself as much as you love others?

Do you often find yourself being there for your friends, cheering them up and motivating them towards self-betterment? They might have even taken your advice to heart, made adjustments and had tremendous improvement in their lives. Maybe you just provided comfort and a listening ear. Either way, you make a difference to people.

Meanwhile you’re going home feeling empty when you should be feeling good after helping your friend. This could signal a lack of self-love and a lack of appreciation of your own worth and value. But how do you know if you lack self-love? Read more