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Blog on Special Educational Needs - Asian College of Teachers

Learning Disabilities Are Not Learning Limitations: Here's What Teachers Should Know

21st July 2026

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Classrooms include learners with diverse abilities, processing styles, and challenges. Understanding learning disabilities is no longer optional, it’s essential. This blog explains how postgraduate and doctoral programs prepare teachers to meet these needs confidently.  ...


Written By : Park Jin Ae

                  

How Visual Learning Strategies Improve Classroom Engagement

17th July 2026

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Classrooms thrive when instruction matches how students process information. Visual learning strategies bridge gaps in comprehension and retention. In this blog post, we explore practical ways teachers can use visuals to reach every learner. ...


Written By : Laura Taylor

                  

How Inclusive Classrooms Are Creating New Career Opportunities for Teachers

9th July 2026

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Inclusive classrooms are changing the way teachers approach learning and student support. As schools seek educators with specialised skills, SEN expertise is becoming a valuable career advantage. In this blog post, we explore how special education training creates new opportunities for teachers.  ...


Written By : Victoria Lewis

                  

What Changes When a Parent Understands an IEP as Well as the SENCO Writing It?

24th June 2026

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Most parents attend IEP meetings but don’t fully understand them. And that gap quietly affects outcomes. In this blog post, we explore what changes when that gap disappears.  ...


Written By : Ruchi Mehta

                  

What If the Child Failing Your Class Is Actually the Smartest Person in the Room?

22nd June 2026

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Standard classrooms often reward one type of learner. But many brilliant children think, process, and respond differently. This blog explains why early understanding of SEN can change a child’s entire learning journey.  ...


Written By : Laura Taylor

                  

The Signs Students Show Before They Say I Need Help

17th June 2026

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Most students do not directly say when they are struggling. They show it through behaviour, avoidance, anxiety, slow progress, or sudden changes in confidence. This blog explains how teachers can recognise the signs before learning difficulties become bigger barriers. ...


Written By : Park Jin Ae