Learning Resource Center

 

Intensive Learning Coach Course

 

Introduction to Child Development, Learning and Education

 

9" Road 278, New Maadi, Cairo.

Tel: 5163967/5 – 7543814      Fax: 5203110

 

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 – 8:30 p.m.

Where: At the LRC Premises.

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

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