Date: 7 January 2012 (Sat)
Speaker: Norman Tien, Mathematics Specialist

Visual Cognitive Skills in Solving Challenging Visual Questions
Key strategies in visual cognitive skills are needed to build up a child’s competence in solving the complex visual questions that are frequently asked these days during Maths examinations. This talk is highly recommended for parents with Primary 4-6 students. The speaker is a math specialist who has helped many students achieve extraordinary results in mathematics in the shortest possible time. For over a decade, he has investigated the connection between numeric problems, multi-sensory learning, and psychological response that allows him to influence his students to achieve peak results. Norman has also co-authored an education research paper for the International Pedagogy Conference initiated by National Institute of Education’s Centre for Research in Pedagogy & Practice.

Date: 4 February 2012 (Sat)
Speaker: Cassandra Chiu, Clinical Psychotherapist

Why Am I Struggling with Anger?
Can you improve your relationship with your ADHD child? Do you feel you have the full support and understanding from your spouse, parents and in-laws? This short talk-cum-workshop may help you find some answers to the struggles in your daily family life. It is designed to help you identify where all the anger comes from, learn positive ways of communication, and techniques to manage your anger. Cassandra, who was visually handicapped from a young age, knows what it is like for a family to struggle with their child. Armed with a master’s degree in counselling, she has set out to help families experiencing distress and frustration.

Date: 3 March 2012 (Sat)
Speaker: Titus Yong, Director, Ingenio

Engaging Ways of Learning
Visual learning occurs through animation and stories, auditory learning through music and kinesthetic learning through interactive technology and group challenges. Come listen to Harvard graduate Titus describe his learning journey with his son in building values and character. He founded Ingenio, an educational social enterprise to develop interactive technologies and programmes that foster creativity, collaboration and character strengths. He also lectures part time at the Singapore Management University.

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