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Teachers from all over the world come to Pilgrims for new ideas, to be refreshed, to experience the unique Pilgrims difference and to become a part of Pilgrims international  community.

Dealing with Difficult Learners   2 Week course

Starting: 22 July

Course Location    University of Kent at Canterbury

Course Tuition Fee    €1,110 Euro

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Who is this course for?

Teachers of all age groups

Teachers in schools and units for pupils with Special Educational Needs

Educational Managers and Advisors

Teachers Trainers

Educational Psychologists

Course Summary

Teachers find some pupils difficult to teach. They seem unable to make use of the learning environment and the teacher. These pupils may have social, emotional and behavioural difficulties; may be de-motivated and disengaged from learning; may be withdrawn and uncommunicative; or may already be diagnosed with a special educational need such as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.) This course will look at why these learners cause difficulties for teachers and how we can develop a better understanding of the underlying reasons for their behaviour.

The course will draw on related disciplines such as Educational Therapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming and will enable participants to develop successful strategies for the classroom. It will require self-reflection and a commitment to personal development. .

What are the key course contents?

Topics include:

What is a difficult learner and why do we find them difficult?

Emotional Literacy and its relevance to the classroom

Early attachment patterns and their relevance to learning

Psycho-analytical theories of Bion and Winnicott and their relevance for teachers

The effects of trauma and loss on learning

The effects of family crises on learning; domestic violence; abuse and neglect; parental addiction and/or mental illness

Overcoming and unblocking learning blocks and limiting beliefs

Developing rapport and effective communication

Dealing with conflict

Recognising and working with different learning styles

Behaviour Management techniques

Behaviour Change techniques

Developing different ways of assessing pupils

Classroom activities: story writing and reading; use of drawings and metaphors; use of play and drama.

Is this the right course for me?

Yes, if you want to understand difficult pupil behaviour

Yes, if you are interested in how therapeutic approaches can be effectively integrated into classroom teaching

Yes, if you want to work on your personal as well as professional development

Yes, if you have a level of English between upper-intermediate and native

If this is not the right course for you, please consider one of the following:

NLP for Teachers – If you are interested in exploring Neuro-Linguistic Programming, “the study of excellence” and learning styles in more depth.

Transactional Analysis – If you are interested in a course specifically aimed at those who want to apply this therapeutic approach to their work.

Funding

Participants may apply for an EU grant to fund tuition, travel, accommodation and subsistence. Applications for grants must be submitted by 30 March 2007.

You need to reserve your place before applying for your grant. You do not pay anything if you are not awarded a grant. On registration we will send you more information about funding.

What do I do next?

Register online today. We will then confirm your place and send you a grant application pack with guidance on how to apply.

If you have any questions please contact us.

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PilgrimsTM

You live and work with teachers from all over the world at the University of Kent at Canterbury, England. This beautiful city is 1hr 30mins from London.



Your accommodation - options include self-catering and residential suites on campus, within easy walking distance of all amenities!

Self-catering

or Residential with private bathroom

€332

€690

(2 weeks)

(2 weeks)

Your Pilgrims Training Day -


Only Pilgrims offers such a full day of Professional and free Personal Development activities:


09.00-10.30   Core Training Course

10.30-11.00   Courtyard coffee break

11.00-12.30   Core Training Course

12.30-14.00   Lunch break

14.00-15.30   Core Training Course

15.30-16.00   Courtyard coffee break

16.00-17.30   Evening workshop 1

20.00-21.30   Evening workshop 2


As well as your core training course there are many free workshops and activities to choose from such as Storytelling, NLP, British Culture, Salsa Dancing, Drama Techniques, Multiple Intelligences, T'ai Chi, Teaching Pronunciation and more… all included in your course fee!

Views of ancient Canterbury from the University of Kent, venue for Pilgrims summer programme in the UK.

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