Attendance at the International Conference on Dyslexia Awareness
Ms. Rachna Shah (Language Program Coordinator) and Ms. Indrani Chatterjee (Mentor & Lead Teacher) attended the International Conference on Dyslexia Awareness in Kolkata, from 11th-13th December. Leading academicians and researchers from the U.S. and India shared their insights on the latest developments in the area of language development, math disabilities, and inclusion. Our colleagues have come back with information that will equip our teachers with skills in the aforementioned areas.
Book Club: Checking for Understanding by Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey.
This book highlights the importance of formative, or ongoing, assessment and its role in the teaching and learning process. The authors offer a rich array of practical and proven methods for diagnosing students’ prior knowledge and preconceptions before instruction commences and for regularly monitoring their learning along the way. Parents, if you are interested in being a part of this book club, please contact Ms. Rachna Shah (Language Program Coordinator) at rshah@gatewayschoolmumbai.org.
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