02.22.2022 DDS Central/West: Teaching & Learning 

Teaching & Learning is an introductory level class that provides participants with information about essential considerations in identifying learning goals for and with people with developmental disabilities; how to create an effective teaching plan; and a variety of teaching strategies to enhance learning.

By the end of this class, participants will be able to identify why and how adults learn, articulate the purpose of teaching in relation to the lives of people we support, define the components of an effective teaching and learning experience, list 5 different teaching methods, and explain the purpose of evaluation in effective teaching and learning.

We will include some discussion about the role direct support professionals can fill in supporting people to achieve ISP goals that are meaningful to the individual and the importance of both consistency and clear documentation. Reference is made to Positive Behavior Supports and using Neutral Language in our work, which is explored further in our other training offerings! NOTE: this training satisfies the DDS NEO requirement for state operated program staff.

Please limit registration to four people per agency. By chance, should more than four people be registered from the same agency, we may need to cancel those exceeding four. We will make this decision based on the time stamp of the registration entry.  To schedule a training for your agency, please contact Patricia Carney at patricia.carney@mass.gov

Thank you for joining us for this great training opportunity!