LEARNER FRIENDLY STRATEGIES

To further awareness in helping a dyslexic child in their studies, DAS has created Learner - Friendly Strategies Talk. 

This 1 hour and 30 minutes talk will cover the following: 

• Reading: 3-syllable types (Closed, Open and Magic -e Syllable)
• Comprehension Skills (e.g. Annotation)
• Spelling and Narrative Writing: Finding a Pattern, Visual Aids, Starting a Paragraph
• Self-esteem to allow them to experience success

You will learn some of the strategies DAS Educational Therapists use and how our Main Literacy Programme helps the students.

To learn more strategies that are effective in supporting students with learning differences you are invited to attend workshops, courses and other training programmes provided by DAS Academy

* In order to attend for this talk, participants should have attended the UNDERSTANDING DYSLEXIA first.  

MATHS AWARENESS TALK

Do you know that about 60% of people with dyslexia have difficulties with Maths? The Maths Awareness Talk aims to help teachers acquire an accurate perspective of what dyslexia is and how it affects the learning of Maths.

Teachers will develop an understanding of mathematical learning difficulties that students with dyslexia may face as well as gain some hands-on practice with strategies that have been tested and proven with students who have dyslexia and mathematical difficulties. There will also be a sharing on the DAS Maths Programme to help teachers understand how Maths is being taught in the DAS.

CHINESE AWARENESS TALK

PREP 2 PSLE AWARENESS TALK

PRESCHOOL AWARENESS TALK

Dyslexia impacts the ability to read, spell and write. It is normal for young children to experience early literacy learning difficulties when they first explore learning. Signs of prolonging struggles in areas related directly to activities in reading, writing and spelling – despite ongoing efforts in teaching and the child striving to learn—is a cause for concern;  especially if the child is falling behind class peers with a literacy learning gap of more than 6 months. Early literacy intervention where learning strategies are explicitly taught, and actively practised in-class during the intervention, can reduce the gap in learning; empowering children to propel their individual learning more effectively in kindergarten/childcare.

Teachers and parents will gain a better understanding of dyslexia, including early signs of learning struggles.  Dyslexia is not scary. There are many highly successful dyslexics. Learning strategies can make a difference. There are avenues of help. E.g. free preschool public screening.

What is the talk about?

The talk is for 1.5 hours. It covers

1.  Introduction to DAS, its programmes and services
2.  Basic facts about dyslexia
3.  Signs of early literacy learning difficulties
4.  How to go about seeking help
5.  Financial assistance
6.  Questions and Answer

Participants can attend this talk without attending the General Awareness Talk first.

UNDERSTANDING DYSLEXIA - IMPACT ON STUDENTS IN INSTITUTES OF HIGHER LEARNING (IHL)

Students or individuals with dyslexia might start out fine in the early years at school. But gradually, as they grow older or progress to the Institute of Higher Learning, the increase in demand for schoolwork can become a struggle for them. If left unsupported, dyslexia may lead to low self-esteem, behavioural problems, withdrawal from friends, family and school.

This understanding dyslexia awareness talk for the IHL audience is presented in 1.5 hours. The audience will get to:

1. Know more about the cause and facts about dyslexia
2. Find out the different screening materials available for IHL students
3. Learn about the different services available to support IHL students with dyslexia.