The guide, produced with Edinburgh charity the Salvesen Mindroom Centre, outlines the ways that learning difficulties such as autism or dyslexia affect pupils, and gives teachers practical tips for the classroom.
The professional watchdog, the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), has issued the guide – entitled It Takes All Kind of Minds (pictured) – in response to an enquiry by MSPs.
In May student teachers told the Scottish Parliament’s education committee about the lack of training in terms of serving pupils with additional support needs (ASN). One trainee said there was “next to nothing” on classroom behaviour management and “absolutely nothing on ASN”.
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