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SUMMARY:Online Course: The Lotus Reading Program
DESCRIPTION:The Lotus Reading Program course is for teachers who have already completed the previous two courses in our curriculum. This course demonstrates how to incorporate into class reading lesson explicit instruction in phonics and language comprehension. It also introduces the cocnept of differentiated instruction so all students are supported in a lesson\, and grouping strategies for working with small groups who need extra support. \nThis course is by invitation only. To join this course\, teachers need to have passed the prior two courses in the curriculum. It is a seven week course with three written assignments.  This course is designed for primary and junior secondary English teachers in Sri Lankan schools\, as well as RESC staff\, English ADEs\, ISAs\, and other Master Trainers. \nFor more information about this course and our curriculum visit our website. \nThis is a free (no cost) course conducted completely online through South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL). On successful completion\, participants will receive a certificate from the University and PIMD.
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Helping Children Hear And Work With Sounds In English - Part A
DESCRIPTION:Learn how children develop the listening skills they need before they can learn to read. This special 2-part seminar\, presented by Partners In Micro Development (PIMD)\, will show you how to teach young learners to hear and work with the sounds in spoken English – a key pre-reading skill called phonological awareness. \nNo registration needed – just join us on Zoom with choice of English\, Tamil\, or Sinhala audio. \nAttend both sessions and receive: \n✓ A PDF copy of the presentation slides \n✓ A starter pack of sound awareness lesson plans you can use immediately! \nPART A: Understanding Sound Awareness in English\nDate: Saturday 14th June \nTime: 3.30 pm Sri Lanka \nJoin on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84845771928?pwd=bIcdjIu34Aslrnla6O3S7W1JgGgXhX.1 \nMeeting ID: 848 4577 1928\nPasscode: 121816 \nIn this first session\, we introduce the concept of phonological awareness and show why it is a vital first step in learning to read. \n\nWhat does it mean to be aware of sounds in spoken English?\nWhy children must learn to hear and work with sounds before they can learn to read\nHow to improve your own pronunciation of English sounds
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