Tusome Early Literacy Programme TAC Tutor/Instructional Coach Training Manual

The programme aims to enhance early literacy skills among children in Kenya. The training agenda is structured into six days, with each day covering specific topics and activities. Day 1 sets the foundation for the programme, introducing the importance of early literacy success and the Tusome initiative. The Direct Instruction Model is presented as a key approach, emphasizing the role of the teacher in guiding students through reading and literacy skills. The components of reading are overviewed, including phonological awareness, alphabetic principle, and oral language development. Day 2 delves deeper into phonological awareness, introducing sound recognition and oral blending techniques. The Alphabetic Principle is also introduced, focusing on letter sounds and names. The programme emphasizes the importance of formative feedback and demonstration lessons to reinforce learning. Day 3 continues the exploration of the Alphabetic Principle, introducing blending and syllable box techniques. English oral language development is also introduced, highlighting the importance of vocabulary and comprehension skills. The programme emphasizes the need for teachers to model reading and language skills for their students. Day 4 focuses on vocabulary and comprehension skills, introducing the concept of vocabulary and its importance in reading. The programme emphasizes the need for teachers to explain vocabulary words and create good sentences to reinforce learning. Comprehension skills are also introduced, including before-reading activities such as prediction. Day 5 explores during-reading and after-reading activities, emphasizing the importance of comprehension skills in reading. The programme introduces a book review tool walkthrough and Tusome materials walkthrough to reinforce learning. The day concludes with a review of the programme's key concepts and activities. Day 6 reviews the programme's key concepts and activities, emphasizing the importance of putting it all together. The programme concludes with a final review of the Tusome materials and a walkthrough of the programme's key components. Throughout the programme, the emphasis is on teacher training and development, with a focus on enhancing early literacy skills among children in Kenya. The programme's structure and content are designed to support teachers in implementing the Tusome initiative and improving reading outcomes for their students.