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NILD Educational Therapy: Level lll
28 June – 9 July, 2015
AMBLESIDE SCHOOL of HOUT BAY
Level III develops mastery skills and provides an in-depth study of mediation, cognitive functions and information
processing within NILD Educational Therapy® techniques.
Participants will continue to explore the usage of psychological and educational assessments, which reveal
patterns of cognitive strengths and weaknesses and gain a comprehensive understanding of Level I & II
techniques.
Successfully completing Level III training equips the NILD educational therapist to more effectively implement
NILD techniques and to have a beginning understanding of the science of cognitive function.
NILD's Philosophy:
Believing that all students can learn and that the brain is open to modification at all stages of development, we
provide direct and focused educational treatment for cognitive systems that are weak and vulnerable.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will help the participant to expand their ability to incorporate cognitive function development within
the NILD educational therapy techniques, effectively implement mediated learning experiences, and develop
language competencies in students. In addition, participants will continue to explore the usage of psychological
and educational assessments, which reveal patterns of cognitive strengths and weaknesses and gain a
comprehensive understanding of Level I & II techniques.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This course will equip the educational therapist to more effectively implement NILD techniques by having an
understanding of cognitive functions, cognitive modifiability, and mediated learning.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Evaluate the 5 core techniques in the light of cognitive functions
2. Demonstrate competency in the Level II techniques
3. Develop language competencies in students by using techniques that utilize reading comprehension and
written expression
4. Incorporate cognitive function development within NILD educational therapy
5. Refine diagnostic and prescriptive competency
6. Refine questioning skills to stimulate oral language
7. Further develop the skills of pacing, transitions, and application of mediated learning
8. Articulate an understanding of the theoretical constructs that underlie NILD Educational Therapy
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PREREQUISITE
1. Successful completion of Levels I and II training and hold current NILD membership
2. Minimum educational therapy student contact of 2 years/200 hours
3. On-site supervision: On-site is needed if Level II training or last on-site was more than 4 years prior to
application. Please contact Bridget Wren should you need an on-site supervision.
PRE-COURSE PREPARATION
1. Send three one-page reaction papers after listening to three NILD Conference CDs (in lieu of attending a
NILD Regional Conference). These are available from your Area Support group Leaders. These reaction
papers are due no later than two weeks before the course starts. E-mail these to Bridget Wren.
2. Review Level ll Manual.
3. VIDEOTAPING /DVD
You will be notified by NILD of your acceptance into the course. At that time, select a second or third year
student who is:
a) currently under your instruction, and
b) will continue to be your student for at least the coming year.
Have the Model Release form signed and prepare a videotape of a therapy session. Complete the Video
Self-Critique and bring it to the course. It is not necessary to send the video itself. (All referenced forms
and mailing information for your instructor will be included in your acceptance packet.)
4.
ASSIGNMENT #1:
Mediated Learning In and Out of the Classroom: Teaching, Tasks, and Tools to Unlock Cognitive
Potential (2nd edition) Mandia Mentis, Marilyn Dunn-Bernstein and Martene Mentis, Corwin Press
Read pages: 1-52, 111-194 (Unlocking Cognitive Potential, Intentionality & Reciprocity, Meaning,
Transcendence, Competence, Self-Regulation & Control of Behaviour, Input, Elaboration, and Output)
NO WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
5. ASSIGNMENT #2:
Teaching How to Learn in a What to Learn Culture – Kathy Hopkins
Write a 2-4 page paper on how you might use the ideas from this book to communicate “how to learn”
principles with teachers in a school setting.
6. ASSIGNMENT #3:
Theoretical Constructs Research project
Begin researching three theorists: Piaget, Vygotsky and Feuerstein. Identify similarities in their theories
as well as differences. Compare and contrast their theories, then select ONE upon which to focus in a
more in-depth study. Include the name of the theorist you wish to focus upon at the end of your rough
draft 3-5 page paper (bulleted/outline form is acceptable) and the reasons you selected him. At the
course, you will be assigned to a group to prepare a presentation of the theorist you selected. This will be
your final assignment. There will be no final formal paper but you will need to bring the data (including
your rough draft) you have collected on the theorist to contribute to the group presentation.
7. ASSIGNMENT #4:
Speech to Print (Louisa Moats)
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Read Chapters 4 – 8 in Speech to Print by Dr. Louisa Moats. Write a 1 - 2 page paper in which you
describe a lesson with a student that engages the use of morphemes.
COURSE RESOURCES
To be obtained by participant:
1. Speech to Print
2. Mediated Learning, Teaching, Tasks and Tools to Unlock Cognitive Potential – Mentis & DunnBernstein
3. Teaching How to Learn in a What to Learn Culture – Kathy Hopkins
4. Wordly Wise 3000® 2nd Edition Student Book 6 or 3rd Edition Student Book 6
Available at: http://eps.schoolspecialty.com/
5. NILD Course Manuals - Level I and Level II, Testing & Technique sections
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Receipt of fees does not guarantee acceptance onto the course. If your application is unsuccessful,
your full deposit will be refunded. Should there be space on a course, late registrations may be
considered.
Refund Policy
 Refunds will be made only upon written request.
 Registration, less R500 processing fee, will be refunded if cancellation is made after application
has been accepted.
 NILD has the option to retain tuition payment for any participant who does not notify NILD of nonattendance at least one week prior to the course’s start-date.
2. Classes start at 8.30 am each day and will finish at the latest at 5 pm.
Please note: You need to attend the entire training in order to fulfil the pass requirements. The
airport is about 40 minutes from the venue, so bear this in mind when booking your return trip.
3. Accommodation and transport: Please contact Jacquie Johnston Tel: 021 782 8688 (pm) Mobile:
083 278 5509 (am) or e-mail: [email protected] once your application has been successful for a
list of suitable accommodation in the Hout Bay area and to arrange for airport collection where
necessary. A charge of R100 per person will be levied for airport collection.
PLEASE NOTE:
Minimum number of course participants : 6
Maximum number of course participants: 20
The minimum number of applicants for this training is 6. Should the minimum number NOT be reached, the training will
be cancelled and your deposit will be fully refunded. It is therefore important that you do NOT book any flights until
AFTER the closing date for applications (13th MARCH). You will be informed before or on 30th April.
Early Bird registrations close on 31st March, 2015
Final applications close on 30th April, 2015
NILD Position Statement: The National Institute for Learning Development (NILD) was founded upon the biblical
worldview that affirms each individual was created in the image of God and therefore has innate potential to learn and
become effective in service to the world. As a professional educational training centre we strive to maintain integrity at
every level of service delivery. NILD has a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, colour, gender, national or
ethnic origin.
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NILD Educational Therapy: Level lll APPLICATION FORM: 28 June- 9 July, 2015
AMBLESIDE SCHOOL OF HOUT BAY
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: (home/work) ______________________
Cell: __________________________________
E-mail: _______________________________________________________________________________
NILD Training Information
Venue:
Date of Level l Training:
Instructor/s:
Date of Level ll Training:
Instructor/s:
NILD Educational Therapy Experience
(please do not include Remedial or any other types of intervention offered)
Year
2012
Number of Students
Grade/s (ranges)
2013
2014
Do you offer Rx for Discovery Reading or Search and Teach?_________________________________________________
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
TITLE
NILD Educational
Therapy: Level lll
DEPOSIT
BALANCE
TOTAL COST
R3800,00 (early bird)
R4000,00 (full price)
R6800,00 (early bird)
R7000,00 (full price)
R3000,00
Due with application
form
Early Bird registrations close on 31st March, 2015
Final applications close on 30th April, 2015
Please fax/e-mail page 4 only of this form to Bridget Wren PLUS your proof of payment.
BANKING DETAILS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK Branch: Tygerberg Branch code: 201410
Account number: 62383207787 Business account
Payment details for participants NOT living in South Africa: You can pay the fees directly to your lecturer in South Africa
when you arrive, should this be easier for you.
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