Teacher Training Workshop

Our teacher training workshop progresses from basic to advanced levels to enhance educators' understanding of students with special educational needs, helping them identify suspected cases early through a better grasp of students' daily and academic difficulties.

Talk 1 :Experiencing and Understanding the Needs of SEN Students

Introduction:

Personal sharing by individuals with lived experience overcoming dyslexia
Comprehensive overview of the etiology and core clinical features of specific learning difficulties, with a primary focus on ASD, ADHD, and dyslexia
Interactive, simulation-based activities designed to help participants empathize with the academic hurdles and cognitive challenges experienced by students with dyslexia
Selected strength-based learning strategies and parental guidance tips adapted from our center's publication, 'I Am Not Dumb'

Talk 2 :Identifying Students' Special Educational Needs and Learning Strategies

Introduction:

Personal sharing by individuals with lived experience overcoming dyslexia
Discussion on the underlying causes and core characteristics of various learning difficulties
Experiential game-based online activities simulating the academic hurdles and challenges faced by children with dyslexia

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☐ Identifying Needs and Strategies for Chinese Language Acquisition

(Customizable based on specific SEN needs)

In-depth needs analysis examining the specific learning profiles and academic requirements of SEN students in Chinese language acquisition
Practical training for teachers on strength-based learning strategies to enhance students' efficacy in Chinese character acquisition, reading comprehension, and writing performance
Live, hands-on demonstrations enabling participants to immediately experience and apply these targeted intervention strategies to support their students

☐Identifying Needs and Strategies for English Language Acquisition

(Customizable based on specific SEN needs)

Comprehensive needs analysis examining the linguistic and cognitive profiles of SEN students in English language acquisition
Practical training for parents on strength-based learning strategies to enhance students' efficacy in English vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension, and written expression
Live, hands-on demonstrations and interactive practice enabling participants to immediately experience and apply targeted intervention strategies for teaching vocabulary

☐Identifying Needs and Strategies for English Phonics

(Customizable based on specific SEN needs)

Comprehensive needs analysis examining the linguistic profiles and specific learning difficulties of students with dyslexia or weaker English proficiency in phonics and spelling
Step-by-step, scaffolded instruction on systematic synthetic phonics methodologies, encompassing essential decoding and encoding (dictation) techniques based on strength-based learning.

Talk 3 :Strategies for managing student's emotion and behavior

Introduction:

Comprehensive overview of the etiology and core clinical features of specific learning difficulties
Interactive, simulation-based activities designed to help participants experience the academic hurdles and cognitive challenges faced by students with dyslexia
Examination of common everyday scenarios encountered by teachers, decoding the underlying communicative intent or emotional drivers behind students behaviors, and sharing practical intervention strategies to foster a stress-free learning environment

Talk 4 :Strategies for managing homework struggles

Introduction:

Comprehensive overview of the etiology and core clinical features of specific learning difficulties
Interactive, simulation-based activities designed to help parents experience the cognitive hurdles and academic challenges faced bystudents with dyslexia
Practical guidance on effective task grading and differentiation strategies to help teachers tailor homework assignments according to the student's specific ability levels
Step-by-step instructional techniques and scaffolding strategies to guide teachers in coaching their students to find answers independently during homework supervision

Talk 5 :Strategies for supporting SEN students in revision

Introduction:

Comprehensive overview of the etiology and core clinical features of specific learning difficulties
Interactive, simulation-based activities designed to help teachers experience the cognitive hurdles and learning challenges faced by students with dyslexia
Practical training on systematic study skills and structured revision frameworks to empower students' revision
Diverse application methods and varied questioning techniques to help students transfer knowledge, reinforce memory retention, and apply what they have learned

Talk 6 :Differentiated Instruction in class

Introduction:

Comprehensive overview of the etiology and core clinical features of specific learning difficulties
Interactive, simulation-based activities designed to help teachers experience the academic hurdles and cognitive challenges faced by students with dyslexia
Practical guidance for teachers on curriculum modification and material adaptation, focusing on how to adjust lesson content and worksheets to accommodate diverse student ability levels and learning profiles

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☐ Identifying Needs and Strategies for Chinese Language Acquisition

(Customizable based on specific SEN needs)

Comprehensive needs analysis examining the linguistic profiles and specific academic requirements of SEN students in Chinese language acquisition
Practical training for educators on evidence-based learning strategies to facilitate effective Chinese language learning and literacy development
Guidance for teachers on implementing tiered instructional scaffolding and providing differentiated prompts based on student ability levels to support task completion in the classroom

☐Identifying Needs and Strategies for English Language Acquisition

(Customizable based on specific SEN needs)

Comprehensive needs analysis examining the linguistic profiles and specific academic requirements of SEN students in English language acquisition
Practical training for educators on evidence-based learning strategies to facilitate effective English language learning and literacy development
Guidance for teachers on implementing tiered instructional scaffolding and providing differentiated prompts based on student ability levels to support task completion in the classroom

☐Identifying Needs and Strategies for Mathematics

(Customizable based on specific SEN needs)

Comprehensive needs analysis examining the specific academic requirements of SEN students in Mathematics
Practical training for educators on evidence-based learning strategies to facilitate effective Mathematics learning
Guidance for teachers on implementing tiered instructional scaffolding and providing differentiated prompts based on student ability levels to support task completion in the classroom

Talk 7 :Unlocking Hidden Superpowers:
The Unique Strengths of Dyslexia

Introduction:

Decoding Six Unique Strengths: In-depth analysis of six distinctive cognitive profiles and thinking strengths characteristic of individuals with dyslexia, through our latest book publication, 'Dyslexia: Truly Extraordinary'
Keys to Rebuilding Self-Esteem: Understanding the profound impact that early identification of these six core strengths has on a child's self-confidence and future development.
Interactive Strengths Assessment: Participants engage in an on-site exploration to identify their own or their students' unique superpower strengths.
Strengths-Based Learning Approach: Moving away from rote memorization. Practical guidance on how to leverage these cognitive strengths across various subject study skills to achieve true strengths-based learning.

Talk 8 :Seeing the World Through Different Point of Views:
Stepping into the Inner World of Individuals with Dyslexia

Introduction:

Demystifying the Condition: Through the book 'I Am Not Dumb', experience the world through the "eyes of a person with dyslexia" and gain a fresh perspective on their daily learning experiences.
Immersive Experiential Activity: Hands-on simulation designed to help participants experience firsthand the authentic learning barriers and frustration faced by students with dyslexia.
A Lived-Experience Dialogue: The author shares a personal, candid account of overcoming struggles, personal growth, and pivotal turning points from the perspective of someone with lived experience.
A Mother's Joys and Sorrows: The caregiver's journey—the author's mother opens up about the emotional ups and downs and crucial turning points encountered while supporting her daughter.
Rebuilding a Warm Teacher-student Relationship: Say goodbye to homework power struggles! Discover how to cultivate an efficient, empathetic teacher-student dynamic in daily learning and life.