Over the years READ has created WORKSHOPS to enhance awareness and empathy for the problems faced by learning disabled children. Teaching strategies and methods have been demonstrated to facilitate learning. The workshops aim at imparting fresh ideas and outlook to the participants who are encouraged to break the mould of conventional ways of teaching.
| WORKSHOP | GRADES | No. of Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| CREATIVE WRITING FOR PRIMARY LEVEL | GRADES 1 TO 5 | 3.5 |
| CREATIVE WRITING FOR SECONDARY LEVEL | GRADES 6 TO 8 | 4 |
| WORKSHOP ON IMPROVING READING STRATEGIES | GRADES 1 TO 3 | 3 |
| HOW TO TEACH COMPREHENSION FOR PRIMARY LEVEL | Grades 1 to 5 | 3.5 |
| HOW TO TEACH COMPREHENSION FOR SECONDARY LEVEL | GRADES 6 TO 8 | 4 |
| WORKSHOP ON PHONICS | Grades 1 to 3 | 3.5 |
| WORKSHOP ON TEACHING STRATEGIES | Grades 1 to 4 | 3.5 |
| WORKSHOP ON CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT | PRIMARY LEVEL TO GRADE 3 | 3.5 |
| WORKSHOP ON SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF PREPOSITIONS | GRADES 1 TO 4 | 3.5 |
| AWARENESS OF DYSLEXIA | ALL GRADES | 3.5 |
| CRITICAL THINKING FOR SECONDARY LEVEL | Grades 5 to 8 | 3.5 |
| HOW TO BECOME A READING SPECIALIST | 10 | |
| HOW TO BECOME A SPELLING SPECIALIST | 7.5 | |
| MODULE | NAME OF MODULE | DETAILS | NO. OF SESSIONS | NO. OF HRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | DYSLEXIA | Nature of dyslexia – Teaching tips |
3 | 4.5 |
| B | DEVELOPING PRE- READING SKILLS | Early intervention and the scientific study of the sound system:
|
16 | 24 |
| C | HOW THE BRAIN READS | Auditory PerceptionHow sound perception affects spelling/reading and writing. Developing Auditory Skills:
|
17 | 25.5 |
| D | HOW TO TEACH PHONICS |
|
12 | 18 |
| E | HOW TO TEACH COMPREHENSION | 2 | 3 | |
| F | READING | 1) Visual Perception issues related to reading Developing visual skills:
|
9 | 13.5 |
| G | COGNITION: HOW DOES IT AFFECT LEARNING | 1) Language 2) Attention 3) Memory |
11 | 16.5 |
| H | STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP SPELLING SKILLS | 12 | 18 | |
| I | DEVELOPING WRITING SKILLS | TEACHING SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION FUN WAYS OF USING PREPOSITIONS CREATIVE WRITING – HOW TO ENJOY IT Note: Sub-course duration is 3 days each and lasts for 4.5 hrs |
9 | 13.5 |
| J | HANDWRITING | HOW TO IMPROVE PENMANSHIP |
4 | 6 |
| K | STUDENT ASSESSMENT (candidates with prior experience) | STUDENT ASSESSMENT REPORT WRITING LESSON PLANS |
13 | 20 |