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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Our Upcoming Events & Activities
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October
Tiffany Markman presents Report writing for teachers
Webinar on Zoom
When: Oct 23, 2020 18:00 – 19:00 PM
Tiffany Markman is a copywriter, trainer and speaker based in Johannesburg. Her career in education began at Boston City Campus in 1999 and she has since trained teachers, lecturers, therapists and support staff at private schools, colleges, universities of technology, universities, and companies countrywide.
Price of webinar – R100.00 for SAALED & ISPIE members and R150 for non SAALED members. Registration is essential and will close at noon on 13 October 2020
Event Info
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Blog
Articles
Informative articles on education, learning difficulties, knowledge sharing can be found here.
Fall down seven times, get up eight: teaching kids to succeed (for parents) Part 1
By Debbie Silver Research that clearly indicates: When parents are involved, students achieve more, regardless of socio-economic status, ethic-racial backgrounds or the parents education level. The more extensive the parent involvement, the higher the student...
The Coronavirus Seems to Spare Most Kids From Illness, but Its Effect on Their Mental Health Is Deepening
Pandemics can be indiscriminate, with viruses making no distinctions among the victims they attack and those they spare. If you’re human, you’ll do. COVID-19 has been different, particularly when it comes to age. The disease has shown a special animus for older...
De-emphasizing speed in Math
Andi Behrmann Anxiety around Mathematics is defined as feelings of tension and anxiety that interfere with the manipulation of numbers and the solving of mathematical problems. Math anxiety can cause one to forget and lose one’s self-confidence. Decreasing anxiety...
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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.
