Flo Longhorn, International speaker and author of many books on multi sensory approaches to learning. She is the editor of the widely read magazine ‘Information Exchange’ which features many multi sensory ideas and approaches to learning.
She brings along a vast array of materials, presented in the context of meaningful learning and as springboards to self-motivated learning.
Richard Hirstwood is a motivational and accomplished presenter in the field of sensory learning. His extensive experience is based upon practical knowledge - giving him the insight into what works, and more importantly, what doesn’t in multi sensory practice. Regular sessions with children & adults in a variety of multi sensory rooms enables him to maintain this level of excellent practice. To date he has inspired early years practitioners, teachers & therapists across the UK, Ireland, Singapore, Canada, Egypt, India, Australia & America.
- These one and two day courses will offer an introduction to delegates of the importance of Sensology and multisensory learning in education. With particular reference to special learners.
- What is Sensology? The Magic Classroom
- A look at styles of learning
- How the brain develops and affects learning-neuroscience
- An overview of the seven sensory systems
- A dip into sound using high and low tech in the classroom
- Sensory Integration-getting the right sensory balance
- The Happiness Audit
- Effective environments of learning-using high technology with confidence
- New low tech materials to use in specific curriculum areas
- A finale of ideas and presentations on sensory approaches within the curriculum setting-Wow! Pow!
During the day or day's, delegates have the opportunity to experience or browse through the latest books , materials and DVDs in Multisensory approaches, watch footage of innovative use of equipment, including Multisensory environments and talk with the presenters.
A DVD of the presentations on the day will be given to the school/establishment for use by all staff.
Two Days - One Day
September 2008
15th September 2008 - Stone, Staffordshire
30th September 2008 - Guildford Education Centre
October 2008
9th & 10th October 2008 - Eureka!, Halifax
15th October 2008 - Dublin
17th October 2008 - W5 - Belfast
November 2008
19th November 2008 - Newcastle - Centre for Life
February 2009
5th & 6th February 2009 - MIC, London
March 2009
16th March 2009 Tate - Liverpool
27th March 2009 Bromley
April 2009
28th April 2009 Brighton
30th April 2009 Watford
The cost for each one day lecture will be £185 sterling plus VAT at 17.5%
The cost two day lecture at £365 sterling plus VAT at 17.5%
Please call 01524 42 63 95 for booking details or email richardhirstwood@gmail.com