SAALED
Welcome to SAALEDA learning difficulty is a condition that can cause an individual to experience problems in a traditional classroom learning context. It may interfere with literacy skills development and mathematics and can also affect memory, ability to focus and organisational skills. SAALED is the leading Southern African organisation concerned with the field of special educational needs.
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Inclusive education focuses on integrating and guaranteeing special educational needs of pupils with various forms of disabilities in mainstream schools. SAALED offers a platform for educators to share knowledge and experiences as well as provide access to one’s peers in order to become better educators.
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By joining the organisation you will become part of an interdisciplinary network of people concerned with a wide range of aspects of support for learning.
Mission
SAALED’s Mission & Vision
SAALED’s mission is to inform and educate teachers on learning and educational difficulties ensuring that all learners, with and without disabilities, pursue their learning potential to the fullest.
SAALED’s vision is to facilitate the promotion and implementation of inclusive education through information, support, collaboration, advocacy and training
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August
Maximising Maths Zoom webinar.
When: Aug 15, 2020 09:00 – 11:00 AM
The topics under discussion are:
- Fractions
- Tables
- Easy to access concrete apparatus and take away materials
- Apps
- Progression and scaffolding techniques
- Anchor charts
- Concrete tasks and ideas
Presenters: Robyn Clark, Adele Picolo and Belinda Kither
Price of webinar – R100 for SAALED members and R150 for non SAALED members
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To view the details of the event please click here
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Informative articles on education, learning difficulties, knowledge sharing can be found here.
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De-emphasizing speed in Math
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Life in the Time of Corona
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SAALED does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all our members. View our Privacy Policy here.
