Announces its
One Month Teacher Training Course
A Certificate Course in Specific Learning Disabilities or Dyslexia
&
A 8 day Parents Training Course
MDA has been a pioneering organisation offering teacher - training programmes in the field of specific
learning disabilities or dyslexia since 1994. The course has been well recognized by schools, and
other organizations. It trains teachers to offer remedial help to children with learning difficulties. It is an
intensive one-month training course and after the successful completion a certificate is awarded to the
trainees.
Why a special training for dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a hidden disability and it can be often mistaken for laziness, stubbornness and an
indifferent attitude towards studies. So teachers need to be aware of what the condition is, how it
manifests and what kind of specialized help these children need so that they could be trained to cope
with their academics.
These children find it difficult to learn in the way they are taught in class and it is important for them to
be taught in the way they can learn. So each child has to be assessed to find out his/her strengths,
needs, learning styles, talents, and potential in order to plan and teach the child effectively.
While most B.Ed courses cover the regular teaching methodology, they do not cover the area of
learning disability, especially dyslexia. So a person who has done a B.Ed will also need this
specialized training in specific learning disabilities to be an effective teacher.
Who can train?
 A graduate in any stream
 A patient approach, empathy for these children,
 A good working knowledge of English, especially spoken English,
 Aptitude for teaching
What is the Course duration of the teachers training programme?
 It involves a one-month intensive theory programme with teaching demonstrations and
practical.
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After the one-month, trainees have to put in 120 hrs of teaching internship to get hands on
teaching experience.
What is the course content?
The theory module consists of the following:
 The whole umbrella of learning disabilities
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The differential diagnosis.
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Dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia
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A detailed input into the identification of dyslexia, symptoms, incidence, causes
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The importance of early identification.
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Mile stone development and referrals to other professionals
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Understanding the importance of Speech and language therapist and occupational therapist.
Dynamics of skill teaching:
Dealing with:
 Reading
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Spelling
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Comprehension
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Writing
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Study skills
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Mathematics
Other special features
 Understanding process of memory and enhancing it with suitable memory techniques
 Learning styles.
 Multiple intelligences and their role in teaching and learning.
 Holistic ways of observing the child and informal assessment techniques
 Behaviour problems and counselling students
 Stimulating the brain with suitable physical exercises.
Who is the Faculty?
Experts with many years of experience in this field
Professionals from other related fields.
What can you do at the end of the course?
o Become a remedial teacher
o
Work in special schools for children with specific learning disabilities
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Work in our Ananya learning centre
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Work in school resource rooms
o
Be a good tuition teacher equipped with strategies to produce good independent learners
(these methods are effective for children in mainstream classrooms also)
Parents Course:
Many parents are ready to teach their own children.
This course enables them
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To understand the dynamics of dyslexia and the affiliated conditions and therapies to be
given.
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It gives them an overview of the strategies in reading, comprehension, spelling, and study
skills.
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It helps them to understand their own child, his /her learning styles and to find out which
strategies that will be helpful to their child.
Course Time: Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Venue:15 Sambasivam Street, T.Nagar, Chennai: 600017
Teachers Training Course dates: 31st July 2006 - 30th August
Parents Training Course dates: 31st July 2006- 8th August: Theory, Followed by a session of
teaching with the child.
Registration Form
Name of the Participants:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Age & Date of Birth:
Educational Qualification:
Teaching Experience (if any):
Date
Signature
Participants have to make their own arrangements for lunch. Outstation participants have to make their
own arrangements for their stay. MDA can help you find a place in a nearby location. Please contact
MDA for this.
Please send a crossed demand draft payable to Madras Dyslexia Association.
(Only local cheques will be accepted)