Tusome Early Literacy Programme Training Manual

The programme is designed for class 1 and 2 teachers and is based on the Direct Instruction Model. The manual outlines the training objectives, which include equipping teachers with the skills to teach phonological awareness, letter sign knowledge, blending, and comprehension skills to students with hearing impairments. The training programme is structured around four days, with each day focusing on specific skills and activities. Day 1 of the training introduces the concept of phonological awareness, with a focus on letter sign knowledge and blending. The manual provides a walkthrough of the Teacher's Guide and Pupil's Book, highlighting the importance of using the "Perky Pace" approach to engage students. The day also covers the use of formative feedback and demonstration lessons to reinforce learning. Day 2 builds on the phonological awareness skills introduced on Day 1, with a focus on auditory training using the "Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down" approach. The manual outlines the activities for the day, including English sign/sound practice, finger spelling to recognize letter signs, and oral blending. The day also introduces the concept of the alphabetic principle and letter sign knowledge. Day 3 focuses on comprehension skills, with a focus on vocabulary and comprehension activities. The manual outlines the activities for the day, including teacher-signed/read-aloud stories, vocabulary introduction, and comprehension activities. The day also covers the use of before-reading, during-reading, and after-reading activities to reinforce comprehension skills. Day 4 reviews the skills and activities covered in the previous three days, with a focus on putting it all together. The manual outlines the activities for the day, including a review of homework, after-reading activities, and a question-and-answer session. The day also covers the use of mastery cards to track student progress and the importance of addressing concerns and pending questions from participants. Throughout the training programme, the manual emphasizes the importance of using the necessary materials, including the Teacher's Guide and Pupil's Book, and ensuring that participants have all the materials they require for the training. The manual also provides guidance on how to use the training report template and send it to the regional office within a week after training. The Tusome Early Literacy Programme Training Manual for Special Needs Teacher Training provides a comprehensive framework for supporting teachers in developing the skills and knowledge necessary to support students with hearing impairments in developing early literacy skills. The programme is designed to be flexible and adaptable to the needs of teachers and students, with a focus on providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.