Tag: pressure
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The Hazards of Forced Participation
If someone has had the opportunity (gaps in talking) to contribute to a group discussion, but hasn’t spoken up, then maybe: they haven’t got anything they want to contribute at that moment; or they don’t feel comfortable or confident expressing their views in the group situation; and they may well not appreciate any attempts, within…
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Technology for Teachers
Picture yourself in the following scenario if you will. You are a teacher in a primary special school for children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD). All pupils have a Statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and will most likely have been excluded or have been under the threat of exclusion from their mainstream school. …