Teaching English to Children with Special Needs: Effective Strategies and Approaches

This session explores effective methodologies for teaching English to children with special needs in inclusive classroom settings. It will cover a variety of pedagogical strategies tailored to diverse learning styles, including the use of visual aids, interactive activities, and differentiated instruction. The session aims to equip educators with practical tools to create an engaging, supportive, and adaptable learning environment that meets the unique needs of each child. By understanding the intersection between language acquisition and special educational needs, teachers will gain insights into fostering both language skills and emotional growth in their students.

Jair Félix is the Head of Academic Services at National Geographic Learning Latin America. He has a B.A. in TEFL from Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa in Mexico and a PostGraduate Degree on Teachers’ Development from The College of St. Mark & St. John, Plymouth, UK. Jair has been involved in language teaching and teacher training for over 30 years and has conducted workshops on various topics such as lesson planning, discourse analysis for language teachers, action research, educational technologies, and 21st century skills, among others. Jair also holds a Diploma in Teaching English for Specific Purposes (DipTESP) and the E-Tutoring Certificate from the British Council. He is a frequent presenter at ELT conferences throughout Latin America.