Train-the-trainers Workshop Series
Link Sound Sinfonia have invited experienced professional practitioners to deliver various three-hour train-the-trainers talks/workshops respectively on topics of their expertise to equip our students and other (potential) tutors for teaching and interacting with special-need participants.
1. Music and Persons with Disabilities/Differences: Simple and Beautiful Ways to Make the World Better
Clinical psychologist, Dr. Eliza Lau, introduced a clinical perspective on SEN by discussing disabilities and differences, and how music helps individuals with ASD and ADHD reconnect with other people.
2. Percussion Band designed for SEN Children: A Case Study in Special School
Special school music teacher, Ms. Venus Ng, shared her experience in teaching music and designing learning tools for pupils with autism at her school. Bringing along an alumnus, she demonstrated ways to effectively communicate and interact with SEN students.
3. Link Sound Music Circle: The Healing Power of Participatory Music
Drum Jam Hong Kong Founder, Ms. Kumi Masunaga, led a fun-packed workshop using a variety of drums and percussion instruments. She shared about concepts and techniques to engage, nurture and facilitate groups of people with different abilities through participatory community music activities.
4. Boosting Creativity in SEN with Tech Gadgets
Music technology specialist, Dr. Enrico Bertelli, introduced various music-making gadgets including Makey Makey, ODD Ball and TouchMe, and shared how music technology facilitates innovative teaching and learning of music. It was a brand-new experience to our local tutors.
5.Using Expressive Arts on People with Special Education Need Workshop
Link Sound Sinfonia held a two-day train-the-trainer workshop on June 29–30, 2024, led by registered arts therapist Mr. Derek Lam. The workshop focused on using cross-media expressive arts as effective strategies for facilitating learning and interaction among individuals with special educational need (SEN) in classroom settings.
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6. Key Strategies for Initiating Effective Communications with SEN
Hosted by Janet Siu, Assistant Diversity Manager from the Equal Opportunity Committee (EOC) under the Office of Student Affairs at Lingnan University, this workshop is designed to enhance awareness and understanding of children and youth with Special Educational Need (SEN). Participants will explore effective ways to engage with SEN individuals, gain insights into their unique needs and communication preferences, and learn how to create inclusive environments where everyone feels respected and included.
7. Body language communication methods for individuals with Special Educational Need (SEN)
Body language is a vital element in understanding oneself, facilitating communication, and building relationships.
In this workshop, Michelle Chan, a dance movement therapist and founder of Move2be (Creative Arts Therapy), will guide participants in using body, movement, and dance as mediums to connect mind and body, enhance self-awareness and empathy toward others, and explore how somatic approaches can foster interpersonal connections. Through case sharing, the workshop will also delve into activity design and facilitation tips tailored for individuals with Special Educational Need (SEN), aiming to increase their engagement and create space for them to express their potential in arts-based activities.
Click here to watch the online clips of the workshop:
Body language communication methods for individuals with Special Educational Need (SEN)
7. Inclusive Activities Design Workshop
Hosted by Janet Siu, participants gained valuable insights into the challenges faced by neurodiverse learners and explored creative approaches to foster a more inclusive learning environment. The workshop encouraged open dialogue, collaboration, and empathy-driven design, empowering attendees to apply inclusive principles in their own educational settings.
Key Highlights:
- Introduction to core concepts of ASD & ADHD
- Strategies for effective communication with SEN students
- Hands-on activity design for inclusive and engaging classrooms
Workshop notes are available here.
