ACCRA:REMALJ Jolly Reading Clinic Sensitizes over 20 Basic & Preschool Teachers on Jolly Phonics
In a bid to rescue children from reading and learning difficulties which is one of the major problems most Ghanaian youth are battling with, REMALJ Jolly Clinic, an NGO has moved to organize a 2-day training workshop which witnessed over 20 basic and preschool teachers within the Accra Metropolis vigorously sensitized on Jolly Phonics techniques. The participants were taken through the 5 basic skills of the Jolly Phonics concept which includes letter formation, blending, identification of sounds in words and tricky words to adequately and efficiently handle children to be able read and write with ease. They were also given practical advice and tips on the pace of teaching as well as techniques that can be used on children who are struggling. In addition, an overview of how literacy has been taught over the years and the research findings. They were also trained on the preparation of teaching and learning materials that will enable them deliver lessons in their classroom