Why visuals? Introducing visual strategies into early education and OSHC environments
Visuals are considered a useful tool to support children’s communication and behaviour. However, what makes visuals effective and what is the best way to introduce them? Where do we begin?
This session, presented by speech pathologist, Claudia Bellardino, has been specifically developed for educators to better understand the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of visuals.
Participants will explore: the benefits of visuals for all children, commonly used visuals and where to find them, how visuals can support different areas of development, embedding visuals into practice, practical strategies and alternative strategies to visuals.
Links to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
1.6 Strategies to support full participation of students with disability
Design and implement teaching activities that support the participation and learning of students with disability and address relevant policy and legislative requirements.
1.5 Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities
Develop teaching activities that incorporate differentiated strategies to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
4.1 Support student participation
Establish and implement inclusive and positive interactions to engage and support all students in classroom activities.