WORKSHOP TITLE: Concrete Paths-Using manipulatives in the teaching of Reading Comprehension
FACILITATOR: Ms Sharon Warner
DURATION: 3.5 hours
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
This interactive workshop explores how tangible, hands-on tools can transform the way students engage with texts. Participants will discover through guided activities, how strategies for using manipulatives support sequencing, identifying main ideas, tracking character development, and exploring cause-and-effect relationships.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Articulate the benefits of tactile learning in reading comprehension.
- Engage in practical classroom activities that bring stories to life.
- Demonstrate confidence in designing lessons that use manipulatives in the teaching of comprehension
Engage actively in manipulating a variety of instructional tools to enhance reading comprehension in the classroom.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS:
Primary School Teachers