Kuwait Dyslexia Association in collaboration with

Direct Learning Ltd.

"Certificate in the Teaching of Children with Dyslexia"

The Kuwait Dyslexia Association (Mohammad A.M. Al-Khorafi Center for Special Learning Difficulties) is pleased to announce its desire to hold a training course in ‘Certificate in the Teaching of Children with Dyslexia’ in collaboration with Direct Learning Ltd. in UK.

For further information on how to register please visit our office:

Office Hours

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Kuwait Dyslexia Association

Al-Omariya Block 4, Al-Omariya St. Corner St. 107 Bldg. 4

Tel. (00965) 4757986 - 4757984 Fax: 4757908 Mob. 7043920

P.O. Box: 766 Al-Farwaniya 81018 Kuwait

E-mail:
contact@q8da.com or q8dyslexia@hotmail.com

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The Kuwait Dyslexia Association is pleased to announce its desire to hold a training course in ‘Certificate in the Teaching of Children with Dyslexia’ in collaboration with Direct Learning Ltd. in UK. The course will be started on January 9 until 25, 2007.

The interested person should register his name in our office at:

Omariya – Block 4 – Omariya St. – Bldg.4 - Telephone No: 0095 4757984

or Mobile No: 00957043920 and look for MR. MANZOR .

 Terms and Conditions:

• The lectures either in Arabic language or English, depend upon the numbers of participants.

• Course registration fee is only two hundred Kuwaiti Dinar (KD200).

• The assignments should be written through PC.

• A participant will receive two (2) certificates: One: is certificate of participation from KDA and the other: is certificate of completion from Direct Learning in UK, approved by the University of New York, if he/she successfully completed and passed the five (5) assignments.

• The course is open for Specialists, Teachers and Parents.

• Please Click here to download registration form.

 

Please Click on the link to view Training Course Photos: Course Picture Gallery!

 

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Training for Teachers and Parents
in the Teaching of Children
with Dyslexia

Many teachers, parents, and teaching assistants find themselves responsible for the education or support of a dyslexic child or teenager but do not have the necessary training in the skills and strategies to help. Our distance learning multimedia course provides practical training in how to teach a child who is, or may be, dyslexic, either in school or at home. The course is especially suitable for:

• teachers;
• classroom assistants;
• parents with a dyslexic child in school;
• special needs teachers;
• parents home-schooling a dyslexic child;
• private tutors;
• learning support assistants;
• other specialist educational workers.

Teachers

As a mainstream teacher you may be aware of certain children who need a different approach or some kind of extra help, but you feel unsure of how to help them. You may feel that you do not have the special training to know how best to help them in their lessons with you. This course will give you the understanding and the skills that you need to allow these children to participate fully in your lessons, and to develop their natural enthusiasm for learning in your classroom.

Parent with a dyslexic child in school

If your child is experiencing difficulties with reading, spelling or math/s in school, the course will give you:

• an understanding of their difficulties with learning;
• the skills you need to assist them with their homework, spellings, and basic number work;
• methods to overcome the particular blocks to learning that a dyslexic child experiences;
• a greater awareness of their visual and auditory difficulties;
• the ability to help them see their difficulties in the context of their other strengths;
• the knowledge and understanding you need when you approach the school to see that everything possible is done to assist your child's learning.

Resource/Special Needs teachers

As a teacher of children with some kind of learning difficulties in your school, you may feel that the training you have received is not up to date. You are in contact with dyslexic children (possibly undiagnosed) every day, and you want to learn more about exactly how their learning needs can be addressed. The Dyslexia Certificate course will give you the current understanding of dyslexia, and the teaching methods that can bring about a turning point in a dyslexic child's learning.

There are no 'quick fixes', but you will learn how to help a child break through the particular learning barriers that dyslexia causes, especially with reading, spelling, comprehension and math/s. It is often the case that, having made a breakthrough in these confusing areas, dyslexic children are able to move on and work within the broad average achievement level for their age-group, though with continuing support.

The course will give you the knowledge and practical teaching skills from which you will be able to advise other teachers in your school about how to assist and support the dyslexic pupils in their classes. It will also allow you to advise parents on how to approach their child's homework and self-confidence.

Parents home-schooling a dyslexic child

A common reason for home-schooling or home educating a child is because the child is experiencing failure in school. Parents feel that the school does not respond to the learning style of their child, and parents are upset and angry that the school cannot do more. Sometimes the child is also being bullied because of their difficulties with learning.

However, having decided to home-school, parents can feel that, whilst they are enthusiastic to help their child as much as possible, they lack the special skills required. Whilst the Dyslexia Certificate course is not a general teaching course, it will train parents in the crucial skills they need. With these skills, a home-schooling parent will be able to help a dyslexic child (or a child experiencing similar difficulties) to overcome the learning barriers associated with their learning difficulty.

Private tutors

As a private tutor, you are probably already teaching dyslexic children or teenagers - though they may be undiagnosed. You may find that suitable teacher training courses are not available locally. The distance learning Dyslexia Certificate course will allow you to recognize dyslexia in a child and to broaden your range of multi-sensory teaching skills. It will also give you greater confidence and knowledge of dyslexia when dealing with a child's school, and will allow you to advise parents on how to approach their child's homework and self-confidence.

Classroom and learning support assistants

As a classroom or learning support assistant, you may feel that, whilst you are ready and willing a pupil with learning difficulties, you are not have the necessary training to assist a dyslexic child or teenager. The Dyslexia Certificate course will equip you with the practical skills you need.

Other specialist educational workers

There are other specialists who work with children in an educational context - speech therapists, opticians, counselors, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and many more. You may feel that a lot of children are being referred to you, but you do not fully understand their learning difficulties. The Dyslexia Certificate course will provide you with the knowledge of dyslexia that will compliment your own specialist area.

Course Outline

The course consists of five Modules, each with one assignment:

MODULE 1: DYSLEXIA AND ITS CAUSES

What is dyslexia?
Dyslexia and how to recognize it in a pupil or student. Possible symptoms in more detail. What to do if a child presents with a number of symptoms. Compensating strengths. Etc.

The Causes of Dyslexia.
Inherited factors. Hearing problems at an early age. A combination of inherited factors and hearing loss. Learning strategies can make a huge difference. Etc.

MODULE 2: LEARNING STRATEGIES

Building Phonemic Awareness Skills (using letter sounds)
The sounds of the letters . Phonemic awareness games. The initial letter sound. Reading for pleasure and the 'Golden Rule'. Using cards. Short words with single sounds. Using these sounds. Etc.

Building Self-confidence
Recognizing low self-confidence. Teachers' perception of dyslexia. Using cognitive therapy. Confidence-building exercise. The child seen in a new light. Increasing motivation. Positive worksheets and exercises. Building on strengths. Etc.

Building Successful Learning Strategies and Study Skills
Posture and pencil grip. Cursive handwriting. Classroom seating position. Learning spellings. Short-term memory exercises. Spacing words. Study skills for students and adults. How to read a difficult book. Skimming. Giving presentations. Students writing essays. Basic guidelines for concentration. Setting aside a place for work and study. Dividing work into small, short-range sub-goals. Time scheduling. Taking notes. Etc.

MODULE 3: TEACHING STRATEGIES AND ASSESSMENT

Building successful Teaching Strategies
Multi-sensory teaching methods. Classroom adaptations. Giving homework. Games and activities. Positive worksheets and exercises. Provision of extra support or special services. Avoiding embarrassment. Helping dyslexic children of above average intelligence. Helping dyslexic children who are being bullied. Helping with fine motor control. Helping children come to terms with dyslexia. Helping with attention difficulties (ADD and ADHD). Helping with confusions caused by difficulties with laterality. Helping the dyslexic pupil lead a balanced life. Helping dyslexic students decode information. Typical errors in dyslexic children's writing. Dyscalculia. Etc.

Testing and Assessment Methods for Dyslexic Pupils
Testing for possible dyslexia. Screening tests. Comprehensive tests. Comprehensive testing by a psychologist. Etc.

Assessment and Examination Accommodations for dyslexic pupils
Use of a word-processor. Dealing with spelling errors. Oral testing. Untimed tests. Accepting dictated answers. Other alternative assessment methods. Using short-answer or multi-choice testing. Providing model answers. Etc.

MODULE 4: PARENTS AND HOMEWORK

How Parents can Help with Homework Strategies
How to hear a child read. Finding information about dyslexia. Finding a supportive friend in the same class. Building up sequencing skills. Self-checking spellings. Making use of visual strengths. Building local contacts. Reversals. Irlen Syndrome. Home-School Associations. Help for the left-handed child or student. Private tutors. Etc.

MODULE 5: MATH/S AND TECHNOLOGY

Building Skills in Math/s
Dyslexia and math/s. Learning the basics of 1 - 100. Multiplication tables. Mental arithmetic. Verbalizing numbers. Improving self-confidence by using a calculator. Using real coins. Etc.

Using Supportive Technology
Using a word processor. Using a talking and spelling word processor. Using a voice recognition program. Using a pocket Spellchecker. Using an encyclopedia on CD-Rom. Using a talking word processor to read out text. Using a talking browser to read out web pages. Using a talking pen to read words. Etc.

Course Assignments

The course consists of five Modules, each with one Assignment:

The Course Assignments have been specially prepared so that they can easily be completed by students who may themselves be dyslexic, or who may have difficulties with spelling and writing.

Completion of the Assignments

The course is administered by distance learning, and may be taken anywhere in the world. The course allows students to move house while they are taking the course, and allows for gaps in learning. Whilst the recommended time for completion of the course is six months, all the course Assignments must be completed within a twelve month period unless there are unusual circumstances.

To speak to our course coordinator Please call Mr. Manzor mob. (00965) 7043920