Q6: How soon will the child begin to show an interest in reading?
As early as three months into the programme.
Q7: What is the objective of teaching reading in the WW5?
Habits formed at a young age will stay with a child for a lifetime. The objective of teaching reading in the WW5 programme is to so empower the children with literacy skills that reading not only becomes second nature to them but also a passion.
Q8: Were Winning Kids able to recognize a few simple words even before starting on the programme?
No. Most of them were not able to do so.
Q9: Do you use any particular series of step-readers?
No. We realized that “readers” have limitations. Very often they are confined to simple sentences and the repetition of words in their already short stories. This impedes imagination and expression of ideas.
Q10: Is there a good supply of supplementary reading materials in your foundation programme?
Definitely. We regularly review our catalogue and update our inventory of reading materials..
Q11: How much time do parents have to spend with their children in going through reading activities at home?
Our Winning Parents are advised to spend a few 10-minute sessions daily, going through the assigned reading materials. In general Winning Parents are advised to spend as much time as the child wants, reading or sharing a book with them consistently and on a daily basis.
Q12: How do you define effective reading?
The ability to pick up any reading material or article and read easily with good understanding skill. Our 5 year-olds are eager readers of road signs, brochures, signboards and posters too.
Q13: Do you think phonics alone will get a child to read?
While phonics is important for decoding or sounding out words, alone, it does not make a fantastic reader out of your child. Reading must be taught using a balanced approach and be combined with the learning of other related skills and decoding strategies. As such, our curriculum covers and works to strengthen all areas of reading.
Q14: What is application skill?
It is the ability to realize and reflect, discover and appreciate, put into practice or implement what has been imparted. Our Winning Kids learn how to think creatively and listen critically. Their ability to read, comprehend, spell and deliver written ideas is obviously the satisfying expressions of such a skill.
Q15: What other value-added skills do Winning Kids acquire?
Value-added skills include excellent speech intonation, pronunciation or articulation, writing skills, interactive skills and observational skills. The child also acquires qualities such as independence, responsibility, self-confidence, self-motivation and observation.
Q16: How do parents rate teachers of i-Creative Learner?
Well trained, dedicated, fully committed and effective. A cut above the rest.
Q17: How do parents rate WW5?
Many parents have given feedback that it is very effective because it takes into consideration the individual needs of each child. Most of our students enrol on the strength of an excellent referral from past and present Winning Parents.
Q18: Is this “guaranteed” thing for real?
Our track record since 1994 speaks for itself. We have on file many good testimonials from Winning Parents.
Q19: What are the qualifications of your teachers?
The qualifications of our teachers range from Diploma to Masters. In addition, our teachers have a very high standard of proficiency in the English language. |
