Facilitator Guide - Screening and Identification Module

The toolkit is the product of collaboration among government officials, scholars, practitioners, education development professionals, people with disabilities, and the Reading for All Malawi (REFAM) team, with funding provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The facilitator guide outlines the role of the facilitator in ensuring quality training, including keeping participants and themselves safe, having the right materials and tools, engaging participants, managing the pacing of activities, and knowing the logistics and administration arrangements for the training. The guide also provides a checklist of materials each participant and the facilitator need to have, including the facilitator guide, participant guide, PowerPoint printout, computer, projector, speakers, and flipchart paper. The training module focuses on understanding and applying the process of screening and identification, which is a critical component of the National Reading Programme (NRP) in Malawi. The module is designed to equip facilitators with the skills and knowledge necessary to identify children with learning difficulties and provide them with the necessary support to improve their literacy skills. The facilitator guide includes a series of activities and exercises that are designed to help facilitators understand the process of screening and identification, including the role of parents, the use of universal design for learning (UDL), and the importance of confidentiality and psychosocial support. The guide also includes a section on guidance on training modifications for COVID-safe delivery, which outlines the necessary precautions to take to ensure the safety of participants during the training. The toolkit is designed to be used in conjunction with the participant guide, which provides additional information and resources for participants to use during and after the training. The participant guide includes a series of activities and exercises that are designed to help participants understand the process of screening and identification, as well as the importance of UDL and confidentiality. The training module is dedicated to the millions of eager young learners across Malawi, and the facilitators who will be working with them to improve their literacy skills. The module is also dedicated to the senior officials of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, the Department of Special Needs Education, and the Department of Basic Education, who have been instrumental in the development of the National Reading Programme. The facilitator guide provides a comprehensive overview of the training module, including the objectives, activities, and materials needed to deliver the training. The guide also includes a section on facilitator hints, which provides additional tips and suggestions for facilitators to use during the training. Overall, the Universal Design for Learning Literacy Toolkit is a valuable resource for facilitators working in Malawi to improve early grade literacy skills. The toolkit provides a comprehensive overview of the process of screening and identification, as well as the importance of UDL and confidentiality, and is designed to equip facilitators with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement the National Reading Programme effectively.