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Focus Week: Navigating Neurodiversity in VET: Where to Begin

3 June 2024
Online via Zoom Webinar

This webinar is one of five available during Velg Training's dedicated Focus Week: Student Diversity & Wellbeing

About this webinar

This session aims to guide VET Practitioners on how to embrace neurodiversity in their programs.

It will explore the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders: Trainers, assessors, management, and students all play a vital role. Attendees will gain insights into practical ways to create an inclusive learning environment for neurodiverse students and the broader benefits of integrating neurodiversity awareness and support into their RTO and programs.

It will provide guidance on the importance of PD to enhance skills and knowledge in support neurodiverse learners more effectively and will paint a picture of an ideal learning environment that benefits neurodiverse students while fostering a culture of inclusivity for all learners.

This webinar is designed to empower educators and organisations with the knowledge and tools needed to embrace neurodiversity, ensuring a more inclusive and equitable vocational education and training experience.


Key topics covered within the webinar

  • Embracing Neurodiversity
  • Collaboration is the key
  • Inslusive learning environments, awareness and support
  • The importance of PD

NB. Can't make the session?
We send out all electronic resources to registrants within 72 hours of the session closing. All Velg Training Webinars are scheduled in AEST (QLD time) - please check your timezone before logging on to the online training session.

Date & Time

Monday 3rd June 2024
11:00am - 12:30pm (AEST: QLD)

Other timezones:
11:00am - 12:30pm (AEST: NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
10:30am - 12:00pm (ACST: SA)
10:30am - 12:00pm (ACST: NT)
9:00am - 10:30am (AWST: WA)

Who should attend

All VET Practitioners from RTOs looking for ideas around implementing a whole of RTO approach to navigating neurodiversity:

  • RTO/Compliance Managers
  • Trainers/Assessors
  • Resource Developers
  • Heads of Faculty/ Department/Area Managers
  • Consultants
  • Private Individuals
  • Curriculum Developers/L&D Managers

What to expect

Presented by Will Wheeler, you will be provided with the following resources after the event:

  • PowerPoint (in PDF format)
  • Recording of the webinar (three months access)
  • Additional electronic resources
  • Electronic Statement of Attendance

Presenters

William Wheeler

Program

Monday, 3 June 2024

10:45am (AEST: QLD) - 11:00am (AEST: QLD) Join Time: Audio Test
11:00am (AEST: QLD) - 12:30pm (AEST: QLD) Webinar

Opportunities to interact

  • Use a microphone to speak with trainer/attendees (Not available in all Webinars)
  • Raise your 'virtual hand' to engage in discussion
  • Share your thoughts via online chat window
  • Answer online polls that provide instant group feedback

NB. If you would like to send chat questions to the presenter Will Wheeler before the session, please email webinar@velgtraining.com.

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