Welcome to DAS Academy
Workshop Objectives Workshop Objectives Does your child put off starting work, give up easily or seem willing to engage only when a reward is offered? When children appear unmotivated, it can be tempting to assume that they are lazy, defiant or simply not trying hard enough. However, motivation can be influenced by many factors, including […]
Workshop Objectives Workshop Objectives The participants will learn practical strategies to help children learn specific social skills useful for daily interactions with peers and adults in familiar settings. Participants will also learn ways to talk that will support the development of self-awareness and perspective-taking in children by developing their vocabulary for describing their own and […]
Workshop Objectives Workshop Objectives Are the children you are supporting bright, but struggling to stay organised, focused, or motivated? Do everyday tasks like completing homework or following routines turn into a constant battle? These challenges often stem from underdeveloped executive function skills—not laziness, defiance, or lack of ability. Struggles with attention and memory, self–regulation, organisation […]
Workshop Objectives Workshop Objectives This workshop will cover both the theoretical and practical aspects of supporting learners with learning difficulties in solving Maths word problems using heuristics and other problem-solving approaches. Participants will become aware of how the Mathematical Problem Solving Framework shapes the Maths curriculum and the struggles that learners with learning difficulties have […]
Workshop Objectives Workshop Objectives This workshop will give participants a better understanding of why learners with dyslexia find spelling difficult. Participants will be more aware of the skills and knowledge needed to spell English words, and the underlying principles of spelling instruction. Participants will gain skills in supporting learners with dyslexia to spell phonetic and […]
Workshop Objectives Workshop Objectives This workshop aims to help attendees understand the difficulties dyslexic children face when learning the Chinese Language as a second language, as well as the nature and structure of Chinese characters. Strategies for parents and caregivers to support their children with dyslexia in learning Chinese will be shared in this workshop. […]
About the Course This course aims to enable participants in understanding and supporting learners who have difficulties with Mathematics, including those with dyslexia. In Singapore, the prevalence of dyslexia amongst the population is estimated to be 10% of which 4% will have dyslexia severe enough to warrant intervention. Students with dyslexia have been found to […]
