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nasen announces 'Twilight Talks- Research Series' in partnership with University College London (UCL)
As part of nasen's commitment to enabling best practice rooted in evidence and research, we are delighted to bring you our 'Twilight Talks- Research Series', in partnership with respected and established researchers from University College London (UCL).
In this series of webinars, members will gain an invaluable overview of the most up-to-date research and recommended SEND and additional needs practices, directly from esteemed UCL researchers. The research explores a range of SEND-related topics, and these webinars aim to develop knowledge and awareness, providing points for reflection and elements to consider, helping you develop your understanding and your practice.
Please see below for further information on each session and to learn more about our UCL partners delivering the sessions.
Discover the sessions:
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Twilight Talks Research Series: Can literacy apps be used to support language learning in the classroom?
In this talk, Joanna Kolak Institute of Education, UCL’s faculty for Education and Society will review studies on the educational potential of language in children’s apps.
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Twilight Talks Research Series: Identifying and supporting children with developmental language disorder in the classroom
In this session, Dr Juhayna Taha Institute of Education, UCL’s faculty for Education and Society, will talk about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
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Twilight Talks Research Series: Digital story telling in inclusive primary settings
- Webcasts
- 18 Oct 2024
In this session delivered by Kalliopi Kritsotaki, UCL’s faculty for Education and Society, participants will explore how Digital Storytelling can enhance writing skills for students with dyslexia by addressing spelling difficulties
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Twilight Talks Research Series: Do you understand, or do you just listen? – Co-producing research in Specialist (Autism) Mentoring
- Webcasts
- 17 Jun 2024
Universities in the UK have seen a remarkable increase in the number of autistic students, with some 18,800+ in attendance. More than half receive funding for Specialist (Autism) Mentoring to “remove barriers to learning”.
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Twilight Talks Research Series: Using focus groups in education setting
- Webcasts
- 13 May 2024
This session will introduce learners to focus groups as an effective method for collecting views from multiple stakeholders and it will provide an overview of focus group methodology.
Twilight Talks Research Series: Accessing children’s ‘voices’ on what matters to them: An overview of the research and recommended practices
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- 12 Feb 2024
This session will provide a wide-ranging overview of the research evidence available on how the ‘voices’ of children are currently being captured in their Education Health and Care plans.
Twilight Talks Research Series - Evaluating what works in the classroom
- Webcasts
- 27 Nov 2023
In this talk, Dr Jo Van Herwegen (Institute of Education, UCL’s faculty for Education and Society, and director of the Child Development and Learning Difficulties lab) will discuss how to evaluate what works in the classroom.
