Reflection_Preparatory Program 25 to 27 February 2026 by Suharni Subarjo

Reflection Day 1

suharni_subarjo — 2025-07-16 04:49:04 UTC

What are the 3 key take-aways that you learn from the presenters today?

Reflection Day 2

suharni_subarjo — 2025-07-16 05:03:41 UTC

What is one thing you can apply in your work right away?

Reflection Day 3: Confidence Level

suharni_subarjo — 2025-12-28 15:42:32 UTC

Name 3 things that I will do when I go back to school next week.

suharni_subarjo — 2026-02-01 14:08:23 UTC

What challenges at work might make you feel overwhelmed or unsure of what to do? What support could help you in those moments?

suharni_subarjo — 2026-02-01 14:15:08 UTC

1. Learning about RIOT and ecological framework

2026-02-25 08:37:00 UTC

role of SEN
Collaborating with teachers

Jasmine

2026-02-25 08:37:00 UTC

Based on needs, not diagnosos
RIOT
Ecological framework

Sheree

2026-02-25 08:37:05 UTC

Learning to use the riots and ecological framework
Understanding the difference between the landscape in pri and sec school setting
Hearing sharing from fellow senos have been enriching!

angelica

2026-02-25 08:37:29 UTC

1) the categories of the different targeted interventions

2) RIOT, organising information

3) school bag map

Wah Chiew Ngoh, Cindy

2026-02-25 08:37:42 UTC

Focus on the needs of the student to be able to help them
The different stakeholders that work together to help the student
It takes heart and understanding to help the student

Boon Hwee

2026-02-25 08:37:53 UTC

1. Filling up a ecological framework

2. Ways to support students with needs in school

Landscape and Role of Seno in Singapore

Ainaa

2026-02-25 08:37:57 UTC

having good relationships with the other staff (teachers, other students) are very important
there are alot of tools we can use to help with organizing our information
that SENOs don't work alone, we are always in collaboration with other people in school to ensure that we also have the support we need

Nicole Neo

2026-02-25 08:38:05 UTC

Tiers of support for students with dyslexia, ecological framework
Understanding the school structures
Understanding more about my role as a SENO & the importance of the collaborative nature of SENO

Xiu Hui

2026-02-25 08:38:13 UTC

Tools to assess and identify needs of SEN students
How to communicate effectively and tactfully with stakeholders to support our students
Challenges and strategies for students with dyslexia

Cadence

2026-02-25 08:38:15 UTC

Using Ecological Framework to understand the factors supporting the student currently and the needs
Timely communication with school personnel about student matters
Multiple roles that a SENO plays

Laks (Lakshmi)

2026-02-25 08:38:18 UTC

1) intentional communication and opportunities

2) Necessity of having a managing behavior protocol in schools

3) the benefit of using the RIOT and ecological model during CMT

Felicia

2026-02-25 08:38:21 UTC

1) The different tests available to screen for dyslexia

2) How to fill in the RIOT Chart

3) Get to know the day to day of a seno in both primary and secondary school

Oswald

2026-02-25 08:38:22 UTC

Data collection using RIOT
Holistic understanding of the child using ecological framework
The role of SENO

Tina Han

2026-02-25 08:38:23 UTC

Literacy needs can be tackled as a team effort.
Chair band method is something new and innovative. Would love to try!
Framework of RIOT and Ecological Support is useful for Cmt

Lee Hong

2026-02-25 08:38:25 UTC

1) RIOT (how use)

2) Ecological framework (how use)

3) Sen landscape

Lynn

2026-02-25 08:38:28 UTC

1) SEN support should not be shouldered independently, rope in teams within school to support

2) Tap into resources within your school community and outside to help make the journey easier

3) The differing support systems readily available and accessible for the differing needs

Sabrina Ismail

2026-02-25 08:38:34 UTC

Small progress is still progress, celebrate small success.

It takes a village to raise (support) a child, know that you’re not alone.

Using RIOT as a checklist to see what’s missing so we know what needs to be done/ filled.

Sabrina

sabrinayap1982 — 2026-02-25 08:38:35 UTC

Learning how to use Riot, ecological framework & get to know more about the SEN landscape.

Hayati

2026-02-25 08:38:37 UTC

Psychoeducation can focus on strengths and foster a positive environment

The culture of care in class

Analysing RIOT

Sean Er

2026-02-25 08:38:46 UTC

Learn about the different tools and resources to help students with different special needs
Understand more about the landscape for SEN in Singapore and how we can help students from primary to JC level.
Learnt through case studies about how we can approach case management meetings and SDT meetings with purpose and meaning.

Jay

2026-02-25 08:38:56 UTC

Learn about the RIOT model
Investigate using the ecological framework to identify possible support
The importance to garner support to work as a team in school

Sebastian Chin

2026-02-25 08:39:07 UTC

Working as a SENO requires alot of understanding of the student before carrying out any processes
It is important to remove barriers for SEN students to thrive.
The needs of the student is more important than the diagnosis

April Yew Hong Hong

2026-02-25 08:39:09 UTC

3 takeaways -

1)It is important to build a strong SEN support ecosystem. Dont run alone.

2) SENO does screening and referrals to EP

3) build relationships with key stakeholders

Gayathri

2026-02-25 08:39:16 UTC

1.Cater to the students' needs, not just the diagnosis

2. Use RIOT - record, interview, observation and test to framework to gather information

3. Use ecological framework to see which one of the raised observations to address

Noor Muhammad'

2026-02-25 08:40:42 UTC

1. Beyond just academics, self esteem and sense of worth is also important in a child

2. Circle of friends for a child to not be alone

3. Working collaboratively with educators and other stakeholders for success with the child

2026-02-26 08:16:06 UTC

Will implement positive behavior implementation strategies such as using First Then strategy and giving them an avenue to express their emotions.

2026-02-26 08:19:37 UTC

Data recording sheets

2026-02-26 08:20:17 UTC

I would like to try the different checklists and apply them in school

Sebastian

2026-02-26 08:20:29 UTC

Functions of behaviour

2026-02-26 08:20:29 UTC

1. Apply the different types of observations

2. doing RIOT

Wah Chiew Ngoh, Cindy

2026-02-26 08:20:32 UTC

Start building rapport

2026-02-26 08:20:33 UTC

Empathy when working with parents, stakeholders

nicole neo

2026-02-26 08:20:48 UTC

what to look out for when observing a kid! (ABCs)

Sabrina Yap

sabrinayap1982 — 2026-02-26 08:20:48 UTC

Skills on engagement and the use of 'sandwich' feedback

Xiu Hui

2026-02-26 08:20:48 UTC

Using the ABCs to understand functions of behaviours that I observe in school.

Building rapport with the kids

2026-02-26 08:20:57 UTC

Laks

2026-02-26 08:20:57 UTC

RIOT

Intervention strategies

Setting up the space to be more accessible for students

Hayati

2026-02-26 08:21:02 UTC

ABC

2026-02-26 08:21:07 UTC

I can apply the different tools I've learned like IP and Intervention apart from the ecological framework and RIOT on some of the old cases as a practice

Build rapport with key personnel and SENO team

2026-02-26 08:21:07 UTC

FBA- identify the functions rather than jumping into the intervention

2026-02-26 08:21:09 UTC

Noor Muhammad

2026-02-26 08:21:33 UTC

Some strategies that may comeuseful in my work like reward chart, behavioral contract, zone of regulation etc.

Boon Hwee

2026-02-26 08:21:35 UTC

Prepare a excel sheet to properly document info that is required in EF.

Lee Hong

2026-02-26 08:21:37 UTC

Behavioural strategies that could be applied.

Sean Er

2026-02-26 08:21:43 UTC

Using the RIOT and the ecological framework for a start.

Some of the questionaires or function for SEN students

nicole neo

2026-02-26 08:21:44 UTC

what to look for when observing a kid (ABCs)

Sabrina Ismail

2026-02-26 08:22:24 UTC

• Behaviour is a form of communication

• You will see progress overtime, not overnight. Don’t be too hard on yourself

• There are tools to monitor behaviour so we could see progress even if it’s small

Gayathri

2026-02-26 08:22:42 UTC

Building rapport with the students and engaging with the students by checking in on them.

Boon Hwee

2026-02-26 08:23:06 UTC

Prepare excel sheet to document info required in EF

Lynn

2026-02-26 08:23:14 UTC

A.B.C - to apply this for a case raised before settling for an intervention

Sabrina Ismail

2026-02-26 08:23:45 UTC

Build rapport as it is the start of the building blocks for magic to happen!

Using the zones of regulations to check in with students before starting any support with them. I feel it’s a good way to start a conversation with the student and also gives the student an impression that there is someone to turn to .

2026-02-26 08:24:44 UTC

2026-02-27 06:15:44 UTC

read the student's reports
visit the students during recess
take down notes during observations

2026-02-27 06:15:57 UTC

Learn more about SEN students profiles
Find out who are TSNs
Observe more interventions

Boon Hwee

2026-02-27 06:16:12 UTC

To understand more about the landscape and profile of SEN students in school
To look into how to better e-document info
To find opportunities to observe interventions plans in school

Oswald

2026-02-27 06:16:20 UTC

Understand the school's SEN plan
Get to meet the SDT team
Discuss with my mentor about the different forms that was introduced in the prep program and understand how she uses it in the context of my school

2026-02-27 06:16:29 UTC

Class observation for LSP
Find out about the SEN plan.
Read about the cases

2026-02-27 06:16:32 UTC

Ask some subject teachers (esp those TSN) if I can sit in to observe their class
Ask my mentor to provide me with an old case so I can practice my RIOT and EF and have a feel of what a report would look like
Ask my mentor to allow me to sit in for a discussion with other stakeholders (if possible)

Nicole Neo

2026-02-27 06:16:32 UTC

sit down with my mentor and check in with her about my plan in school
observe recess play
observe any class & have a conversation with the teacher

Sabrina

sabrinayap1982 — 2026-02-27 06:16:37 UTC

Observe transit lesson
Observe 1-1 pull out session
Sit in CMT session

Quynh

2026-02-27 06:16:58 UTC

Implement a physical structure for one student and meet dm/Ro

Poll with sen colleagues on a name for the sen room

Propose resources to buy.

Lee Hong

2026-02-27 06:17:07 UTC

1) build rapport

2) observe a specific child more

3) check in what I can do

Gayathri

2026-02-27 06:17:15 UTC

Building rapport with the students
Understand the various tools and strategies used for dyslexia, ASD, ADHD
Observation of SENO sessions and the resources used

2026-02-27 06:17:20 UTC

Find out the number of SEN cases currently already under the seno radar
Read up on the profile of the cases that we have and what interventions have been done
Walk around the school to find out where the classes are at which levels

Sean Er

2026-02-27 06:17:31 UTC

Start the individual class plans and reflections.
Liaise with my Senior SENO on the cases she can guide me.
Update my SEN HOD on the cases that I will take up and possible interventions.

2026-02-27 06:17:36 UTC

To familiarise myself with the key personnels, CMT etc
To communicate with my mentor on the plans she have for me
To start building rapport, especially with students in the school by being 'Seen'

2026-02-27 06:17:44 UTC

1) I want to try to use the different checklists

2) I want to observe a TRANSIT Class

3) I want to observe a LSP class

Sabrina Ismail

2026-02-27 06:17:47 UTC

• Find out from the students themselves on what they find challenging to understand their perspective.

• Find out from the fellow SENOs what has been the most challenging for them & how did they manage it.

• Learn about a case & see how I can apply the strategies which I have learnt from the Prep Prog

Xiu Hui

2026-02-27 06:17:50 UTC

1) Share with my mentor about the weekly reflection and suggested observations

2) Check in with mentor and supervisor about the assessment metrics, and discuss check-in frequency

3) Find out more about the different resources available for SEN officers (e.g. SEN portal)

Lynn

2026-02-27 06:17:52 UTC

1. Try and get to know or say hello to the school leaders, teachers and other staff

Ask if I can have a tour of the school
Try and find out a bit more about the school

1) request for lessons observations conducted by TSN teachers, pull out sessions by SENOs

2026-02-27 06:18:00 UTC

2) conversations with YHs, TSN teachers,

3) attend meetings (CMT, SDT, related to SEN/SWAN)

Jay

2026-02-27 06:18:06 UTC

1) Discuss with mentors on the system.

2) Talk to RO regarding job description and school’s expectation.

3) Approach AM about setting up of administrative accounts

Sebastian

2026-02-27 06:18:08 UTC

Observe one to one withdrawal
Get to know some of the SEN students profile
Ask about a SENO usual day

Hayati

2026-02-27 06:18:25 UTC

Find out about who’s my supervisor
Getting to know teachers who are trained in special needs and by observing their classes
Asked my mentor what is my timetable like since she mentioned she will create a timetable for me and observe all the SENO session

Noor

2026-02-27 06:20:44 UTC

1. Have a conversation with my RO on expectations for the term and the year.

2. Building rapport

3.Sitting in to observe how program, session, meeting are run etc

2026-02-27 06:47:00 UTC

I think confidence in my work as it’s very new to me so maybe can have more hands on?

2026-02-27 06:47:18 UTC

Assimilating and building rapport with the stakeholders there

Maybe can ask my SENO to introduce me briefly to some of the teachers there

2026-02-27 06:47:57 UTC

challenges:

report writing, paper work
not being able to manage overload of work

support:

mentor
fellow SENOs esp seniors

Hayati

2026-02-27 06:48:01 UTC

Is this strategy or method potentially effective for this particular child?

The support I need involves implementing a check-in/check-out system with my mentor to monitor progress

2026-02-27 06:48:25 UTC

Self-confidence as I’m relatively new to working with students.

Support: My mentor, supervisor, school colleagues

Nicole Neo

2026-02-27 06:48:26 UTC

Challenge: Teacher refusing you to observe their class

Support: Seek help from my mentor…

Boon Hwee

2026-02-27 06:48:28 UTC

Encounter a tier 3 meltdown and unsure to intervene or to seek for help

Close network with school Care team and trust given

Jay

2026-02-27 06:48:29 UTC

Unrealistic expectations. Removing current Stigma of SEN officer’s involvement.

Existence of a support group

2026-02-27 06:48:30 UTC

intervention method

Processes

Support of mentor and other SENO who are friends

Oswald

2026-02-27 06:48:40 UTC

It feels like I know quite a bit of things yet know nothing, concepts, framework, processes are fragmented, and will definitely need some time to understand the whole flow of supporting a child.

An encouraging, non-judgemental mentor will definitely be a great support in this case.

2026-02-27 06:48:43 UTC

Suppress my real thoughts or emotions.

A colleague or superordinate to validate my opinions.

Lee Hong

2026-02-27 06:48:55 UTC

Cannot handle the child when he/she don’t want to go school.

Help from school counsellor or welfare officer.

Lynn

2026-02-27 06:49:19 UTC

Challenges: The system. Not knowing what systems are in place within the school and what to do upon an incident/event

Support: Having people/staff that are approachable and able to provide assistance or guidance

2026-02-27 06:49:19 UTC

Expectations of RO who’s not a seno to fulfil school wide initiatives and programmes
Assumptions that we are trained and knows what to do
Having no seno room in the school. Have one “leisure” room but is being used for many purposes- disciplinary, staff/vendor meetings , teacher-student pull outs etc. Need to navigate and find out where I can have my sessions if and when needed

2026-02-27 06:49:31 UTC

managing the expectations of working with teenagers since i come from a background of working with primary school kids and preschool children

look at how my mentor connects with her students

Sebastian

2026-02-27 06:49:38 UTC

School profile and culture.

Administration work

I will need to learn and observe my mentor

Gayathri

2026-02-27 06:49:52 UTC

Challenge

To understand the school culture and the whole process including documentation for the SENO role

Support

To seek supervision from mentor to show me the necessary documents that we will be using

2026-02-27 06:50:16 UTC

The proper channels of what to do next for different cases.
To learn as much as possible from my mentor and seek suggestion/discussion on how she approach each case

Noor'

2026-02-27 06:50:52 UTC

Challenges:

Understanding the school system, processes, SOPs etc

Support:

Check in with RO or Senior SENO on the system, prosses, SOPs. Perhaps request to sit in for intervention sessions, parent meet etc to understand the expectation/ baseline etc.

Sabrina

sabrinayap1982 — 2026-02-27 06:52:05 UTC

Admin work, different kinds of forms

Sean Er

2026-02-27 06:52:34 UTC

The main challenge is going to classes and keeping up with the SEN cases and the administrative work involved in documenting cases.

The support I hope to get is from the SEN HOD and Senior SEN officer as well as help from SENO in the administrative work and case profile of students.

Sabrina Ismail

2026-02-27 06:57:00 UTC

• When students with behavioural needs do not respond to me & the challenging behaviour continues.

• Sharing with my fellow classmates as knowing that it is mutual makes me feel better.