Blog from Dr Annemarie O'Dwyer

Embracing neurodiversity…

This blog provides suggestions and guidance to aid the further education sector on how to accommodate its neurodivergent teaching professionals, and promote a neuro-inclusive workplace.

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Why neurodivergent talent is important in teaching.

Neurodivergent teachers have unique talents and make a very valuable contribution to the teaching and learning experience of students. In addition, they are a role model for neurodivergent students, and should be celebrated as such.

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Lesson observation and the neurodivergent teacher…

The lesson observation process and the neurodivegent teacher. Some helpful suggestions on how neurodivergent teachers can be accommodated through the performative expectations of lesson observations.

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Neuro inclusive work-based quick wins

Accommodating neurodivergent teaching professionals requires the same policy planning and practice as for neurodivergent students. However, at the department level, some quick-win solutions could be put in place to further accommodate neurodivergent teaching professionals.

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