Social-emotional development as a basis for learning for Educators and Therapists

Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026      

Time:  7-8pm (SAST)

Can’t attend live? The recording will be exclusively available on the Express CPD subscription via the Impact Learning Website

CPD: 1 CPD point   

SACE ACCREDITATION  APPLIED FOR  

FEE: R120 incl VAT / ~$7.50

TITLE: Social-emotional development as a basis for learning for Educators and Therapists 

ABOUT THE TALK:  This presentation explores how social-emotional development forms the foundation for all meaningful learning. Learning doesn’t begin with academics, it begins with feeling safe, regulated, and connected. This session introduces the “Pyramid of Learning” to help teachers understand the critical role of social-emotional development in supporting attention, behaviour, language and learning in the classroom. 

PRESENTER: Nora Knijf (Speech and Language Therapist) 

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:  Nora Knijf is a Speech and Language Therapist with over 12 years of experience supporting children with diverse and complex communication needs. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy from Stellenbosch University and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Intervention from the University of Pretoria. Nora has worked across public health, private practice, and education settings in South Africa and the Cayman Islands. She currently works in a Special Needs School and as part of the Early Intervention Programme of the Cayman Islands under the Department of Education Services. Her areas of interest include early intervention, Autism, speech sound disorders, literacy, and AAC, with a strong passion for collaborative, strengths‑based, and evidence‑informed practice.