Taylor Educational Consultants presents Introduction to PODD Communication. REGISTER SOON! LIMITED SEATING - (40)! REGISTRATION ENDS 2/21/20
This two‐day course will demonstrate the use of a Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display (PODD) approach developed by Gayle Porter (Melbourne, Australia). Generic templates for multi‐page “light tech” communication books have been carefully designed to support genuine communication for a variety of functions throughout the day. These templates may be customized for a range of access methods and other individual needs. Come learn strategies for creating multi‐modal language learning environments that provide receptive models and expressive opportunities for language development. Learn strategies for teaching and using PODD with children and their communication partners. Videos and case examples will be shared. Participants will have an opportunity for hands‐on practice with PODD communication books.
Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
Describe the challenges faced by professionals creating communication systems in terms of vocabulary organization, layout, design, range of access strategies and customizing for individual requirements.
Discuss the importance of receptive language input and creating a language‐learning environment.
Discuss the teaching and learning strategies for implementing PODD communication systems with students and team members.
Manuals will be provided. Lunch is on your own.