Penny Peng, Author at ICEP Europe

The Path Ahead with AI in Education: A Framework for Inclusive Integration

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how people learn, teach, and create. In education, this change has brought both excitement and uncertainty. Many educators are asking what the acceptable use of AI really means. Concerns range from its potential to disrupt learning to the risk of reducing academic integrity in student work. Over the past …

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Music for the Imagination: The Power of Music Imagery in Trauma Recovery

For centuries, people have turned to music for healing. In ancient Greece, physicians played flutes, lyres, and zithers to promote recovery (Meymandi, 2009). In the 20th century, this practice evolved into the discipline of music therapy (Music Therapy Association, 2025), now widely used across therapeutic contexts. At ICEP Europe, our research team is part of …

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An Occupational Therapist’s Perspective: How Movement Supports Learners with Dyslexia

Dyslexia and Literacy / By Penny Peng

Dyslexia is widely known as a specific learning difference that makes reading, spelling, and writing more challenging. The usual approach is to offer strategies and supports that help individuals navigate the world of literacy and school-based learning. However, sensory-motor difficulties can often be an underlying issue. Think of the developmental pyramid — a strong base …

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Dyslexia Awareness Month: Identifying and Supporting Students with Dyslexia

Dyslexia and Literacy / By Penny Peng

As October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, tutor on our Dyslexia CPD course, Georgie Cooney has written a blog on identification of and support strategies for dyslexic learners. Georgie Cooney also runs Dystinction Education. Few experiences are more disheartening for a teacher than standing before a class and seeing several students struggle to learn, despite their …

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Respect in Words: Power in Neuroaffirmative Language

Autism Spectrum Disorders / By Penny Peng

Imagine this: you’re reading a short description of a new student joining your class. One description reads: “Poor time management, talks too much, easily distracted.”Another says: “Spontaneous, enthusiastic, endlessly curious.” Same child. Different framing. Which version helps you see their potential? The words we choose shape how we view our learners, and how they come …

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Completing the MA in SEN from South Korea

University / By Penny Peng

Stephanie Black has built her career as a high school science teacher at an international school in South Korea, where she has taught for more than 16 years. Stephanie has lived abroad for much of her life and as a general teacher, she wanted to deepen her understanding of inclusive education and learn how to …

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Shaping Inclusive Classrooms in Luxembourg

University / By Penny Peng

Demi Naoum-Berger lives in Luxembourg, is a graduate of the MA in Special and Additional Learning Needs from ICEP Europe together with the University of East London, focused on inclusive practice. Fluent in four European languages and with over 30 years of experience as a teacher, trainer, and educational consultant, Demi has built a career …

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Special and Inclusive Education Research

Shaping Inclusive Education through Research: Insights from Dr. Ke Ren (Rita)

University / By Penny Peng

The MA in Inclusive and Special Education, offered in collaboration between ICEP Europe and Hibernia College, equips educators and professionals to create supportive and inclusive learning environments. A cornerstone of the programme is the Research Methods and Thesis module, led by Dr. Ke Ren (Rita). With experience spanning early years education, intervention, and psychology, Dr. …

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Supporting Inclusion in Hong Kong: My Special and Additional Learning Needs MA Journey

University / By Penny Peng

Benita Heyburgh completed the MA in Special and Additional Learning Needs with the University of East London and ICEP Europe.Originally from South Africa, Benita has over 30 years of teaching experience, including 17 years in Hong Kong. She currently teaches a reading and writing programme in English at a government-aided school in Hong Kong. Motivated …

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