Providing lifespan services to individuals with special needs...
Work Shops
Synopsis :
Our workshops are meant for teachers, educators and administrators in the general and special education realms. The goal of these workshops is to equip teachers to effectively handle a classroom of children with varying intellectual, behavioural and developmental levels. The teachers will learn about :
• The natural growth process of a child.
• The crucial role of a teacher in the classroom.
• Identification of children with genuine learning difficulties.
• Addressing emotional needs of the child.
• Dealing with behavioural issues in a class.
• Integrating children with learning difficulties in a classroom.
Process :
Topics that are covered include, but are not limited to, the following :
Special Education
• Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Parent Awareness Training Programs.
• Volunteer Training Programs
• Vocational Training Programs
• Sensory Integration Training Programs
• Early Intervention Strategies
• Training for Caregivers and Support Staff
• Movement Therapy
• Teaching Materials
• Identification and Assessments
Regular Education
• Facilitating Inclusion
• Strategies for Managing Behavioral Changes
• Child Development and the Twelve Senses
• Curriculum Planning
• Test Taking and Motivation
• Teachers as Counsellors
• Six-Point Star for Teacher Development
• Puppetry and Visual Arts
• Addressing Parental Concerns
• Exploring Career Options
Corporate Workshops
• Relationship Management
• Stress Management
• Basics of Counselling for Human Resources
• Listening and Speaking Skills
• Personality Development
• Guilt-free Parenting
• Grief Management
• Social Networking and Etiquette
• Communication at its Best
The 'Mind Share' Series
In the recent past, we have witnessed a rising demands from special educators, regular school educators, students and the corporate sectors on diverse real-life issues impacting daily personal and professional living. Our 'Mind Share' series of short- and long-term courses was created with a specific focus of expanding one's knowledge base, developing and honing one's existing skills, and increasing effectiveness in one's area of interest. Our goal is to equip the participants individually, and collectively, for the future. 'Mind Share' literally means - sharing our thoughts for the peace of mind of our larger community.
Teaching Methodologies
A multi-modal approach to training is followed employing a variety of learning strategies such as lectures and presentations, group exercises and interrogative sessions, stimulation and role plays, questionnaires and handouts. These workshops are conducted by highly qualified professionals and subject-area experts.
A sampling of the workshops that have been offered in the recent past are listed below:
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Expressive Arts Therapy
Instructors : Anandhi Balan and Puja Bhalla
Durations : 2 days Highlights: The workshop will focus on the use of arts in counseling, healing and self-development.
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CRE - Learning Disability
Instructors : Dr. Vasudha Prakash, Parimal Pandit and Sushama Sridharan
Durations : 1 day Highlight
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How Children Learn - A Workshop on Movement and Learning
Instructors : Gita Bhalla, Dr. Vasudha Prakash and Puja Bhalla
Durations : 2 days
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A Class Apart - Workshop for Teachers
Instructors : Gita Bhalla, Dr. Vasudha Prakash, Puja Bhalla, Parimal Pandit and Neha Bharadwaj
Durations : 3 days
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Heaven and Earth - The Heart of Teaching
Instructors : Parimal Pandit and Puja Bhalla
Durations : 2 days
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Learning through Puppetry
Instructors : Seetha Lakshmi
Durations : 2 days
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Workshop for Educational Professionals from the Maldives
Instructors : Maria Josephine, Dr. Vasudha Prakash and Gita Bhalla
Durations : 5 days