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Workshop Objectives ”Alternative ways to help kids have a better understanding in Maths.” – Adeline Neo, Parent Workshop Objectives This workshop allows participants to understand the nature of Mathematics and why learners with dyslexia struggle with Mathematics. Participants will be more aware of the theoretical and practical implications of Mathematics and gain practical strategies that […]
Workshop Objectives Workshop Objectives The workshop aims to enable participants to explore the process of comprehension, as well as develop strategies and instructions that will aid the learner in deciphering a long text. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the difficulties that learners with dyslexia face incomprehension and be exposed to various strategies that […]
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 Learners with learning difficulties often have one or more comorbidities. Attention-related challenges are one of the more commonly seen symptoms among children with dyslexia. Attention is primary to all learning and communication. In this workshop, we hope to be able to provide a broader understanding of attentional challenges, impulse control and […]
Workshop Objectives Workshop Objectives Learners with learning difficulties often have one or more comorbidities. Attention-related challenges are one of the more commonly seen symptoms among children with dyslexia. Attention is primary to all learning and communication. In this workshop, we hope to be able to provide a broader understanding of attentional challenges, impulse control and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Workshop Objectives Workshop Objectives To equip parents, educators, and caregivers with effective mindfulness techniques specifically designed to improve attention and emotional regulation in children. By the end of this course, participants will be proficient in implementing tailored mindfulness practices that enhance focus, promote calmness, and foster a supportive environment conducive to managing the unique challenges […]
