Special Education

How will you affect the future of special education?

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How will you affect the future of special education?

Special Education is a field that has seen an incredible demand and growth for qualified educators. Yet, many educators feel overwhelmed and undertrained to handle the needs of students under their care. Whether this is due to funding, staffing shortages, or ineffective curriculum or policy, it’s safe to say more can be done. This is especially important as more schools become inclusive, requiring more training and expertise that may not always be available; yet are in high demand. Read more

Does it mean anything for a child to play with sand?

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Does it mean anything for a child to play with sand?

We don’t often attribute meaning to how children play or even what they decide to play with. They seem to always have their preference for the things that they do. Especially at a younger age, they may not even be able to tell us why specifically they do certain things. Especially in early childhood trauma cases, the child may indeed not talk much at all and instead opt to do their thing in silence. Read more

Mastering your Education with CAE & Edith Cowan University

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Mastering your Education with CAE & Edith Cowan University

Join us at JobsCentral’s Career and Education Fair at Suntec Convention Centre. Dr. Mandie Shean from Edith Cowan University (ECU) will be giving a talk about how you can earn your Master of Education (Special Education), what you can expect from the programme, Edith Cowan’s unique faculty expertise, and the world of opportunities and career prospects that open for you once you complete this programme. Read more

Play Therapy is not just fun, it’s therapeutic!

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Play Therapy is not just fun, it’s therapeutic!

Some people may think that Play Therapy is just children playing with toys and having fun, but it’s important to note that play is a form of communication and used for learning. Even young animals like lion cubs engage in play to learn the skills they need to function properly when they mature. As adults, we can sometimes forget how important and effective play is in the learning process.

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Do you know what dyscalculia is?

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Do you know what dyscalculia is?

Many people have heard of Dyslexia but may have never heard of Dyscalculia.

Dyscalculia is sometimes referred to as the math disorder. It’s a condition where those affected have severe difficulties in making arithmetic calculations. While Dyslexia tends to affect more boys than girls, Dyscalculia seems to affect boys and girls equally. Read more