Intensive Learning Coach Course

Introduction to Child Development, Learning and Education

What to Teach, to Whom, and How

What: A six week course, presenting theory with practical application, designed to help participants understand children’s development and learning, curriculum and research based teaching methods.

Lectures 1 and 2  on CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Significant milestones in children’s cognitive, social/emotional, language, and motor skills development

Lecture 3 and 4 on LEARNING PROCESSES

How children process information and demonstrate that they have learned

Lecture 5  on  LEARNING DIFFICULTIES

Frustration, Anxiety and Tension: How a processing difficulty or a combination of difficulties affect children’s learning

Lecture 6 on  INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Components of a curriculum, methodologies and planning

Lecture 7 and 8 on MATH: THEORY AND PRACTICE

Essential components and scope and sequence of a mathematics program. Examples of the assessment tools and resources for teaching mathematics

Lecture 9, 10 and 11  on READING: THEORY AND PRACTICE

Essential components and scope and sequence of a reading program which ensures progress for every child. Examples of the assessment tools and resources for developing reading

Lecture 12 and 13 on WRITING: THEORY AND PRACTICE

Essential components and scope and sequence of a writing program, which ensures progress for every child. Examples of the assessment tools and resources for developing written language

Lecture 14  on PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING

Creating a healthy learning environment at home and at school---routines, rituals and management

Who: Parents, teachers, and assistant teachers.

When: Twice per week, on Sundays and Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m.

Where: At the LRC Premises.

How much:  2000 EGP  for the course (14) lectures

For further inquiries please contact  Yasser Salah  at the Learning Resource Center.