Reading and writing difficulties. An interpretation for Teachers.
The dyslexia association of Andhra Pradesh popularly knows as DAAP conducted a three day workshop for Psychologists, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Remedial Instructors, Teachers and all other professionals who work with children with learning problems.
This Program was a great opportunity, for all of us. It was conducted by Dr. J.P. Das who is an Education Psychologist, research Professor, and originator of many programs in the field of disability rehabilitation.
The three day work shop was based on the legendary theory of PASS (Planning, Attention, Successive and Simultaneous Processing) of intelligence.
It was aimed at upgrading our skills and become better equipped professionals. We were introduced to two new programmes PREP and COGENT.
PREP (PASS Reading Enhancement Program)
PASS Reading Enhancement Program (PREP) aims at improving the information-processing in simple words reading comprehension.
Strategies that underlie reading, while at the same time avoiding the direct teaching of word
Reading skills.
Accordingly, the program is structured so that tacitly acquired strategies can be used by the children in suitable ways.
COGENT (Cognitive Enhancement Training)
Cognitive Enhancement Training is designed for the enhancement of cognition, phonological
Awareness, and language, especially linked to literacy and school learning.
Cognitive Enhancement Training (COGENT) is designed for children ages 4 to 7 with normal and atypical developmental histories Limited exposure to literacy, Mild developmental delay,
Language impairment, at risk for developing dyslexia and other learning difficulties. Cognitive Enhancement Training can also be used as a continuing activity at home. It provides an Alternative route toward the development of reading and associated academic skills.
It was a wonderful learning experience with Mr. Das. We are positive about implementing these two programs in school for the benefit of our children.
Ms.Sangita Karan
Supportive Instructor
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