Spotlight On Specialist Teacher – Bhavani
DAS International takes immense pride in highlighting the remarkable journey of Bhavani Jeganathan, an esteemed Educational Therapist, Senior Specialist Teacher and Coach whose unwavering commitment has touched the lives of countless learners. A Journey of Dedication: Bhavani embarked on her inspiring career with DAS in 2005 and has since been a beacon of dedication in […]
Breaking the Maths Monster
“Thank you, Ms Shilpa, I scored 75% on my maths test”, was the first message I read on my phone on a Monday morning. My Monday could not have started better! This message was from my ninth-grade student, who is diagnosed with dyslexia, struggles with weak working memory and weak retention skills; worst of […]
The Matthew Effect and Language
“For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.” This was picked up by Sociologist Merton who coined the term ‘The Matthew Effect’ to explain the inequalities in society. In reading, the Matthew effect refers to […]
Empowering Learning with Online Specialist Teaching
Bridging Borders: DAS International’s Innovative Approach to Online Specialist Teaching By Anaberta Oehlers-Jaen Head of DAS International At DAS International, we are dedicated to supporting our overseas clients through our specialised services, particularly in the realm of online specialist teaching. Our clients come from across the region, flying into Singapore to benefit from our comprehensive psychological […]
Spotlight On Specialist Teacher – Anupama
DAS International takes immense pride in introducing one of our remarkable team members, Anupama Selarka. With a heart full of dedication and a wealth of experience, she stands as a guiding light for our learners. A Passion for Specialised Education: Anupama joined DAS in November 2019, driven by her passion for supporting students who learn ‘differently.’ […]
Spotlight On Specialist Teacher – Veena
At DAS International, We’re excited to introduce you to Veena Jayanth, a Senior Specialist Teacher at DAS International, who is making a profound impact on education through her dedication and personalised teaching methods. A Lifetime of Learning: Veena embarked on her teaching career with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature followed by a Master’s degree in English […]
Spotlight On Specialist Teacher – Gladys
At DAS International, we take great pride in celebrating Gladys Wee-Bourne, a Senior Educational Therapist and Senior Specialist Teacher, who has dedicated her life to the betterment of young minds. A Lifetime of Impact: Gladys has been an unwavering force in the world of education since 1986. Her journey began with a passion for children, […]
Supporting Struggling Learners
Language and Literacy Support for those who learn differently By Meetal Madia Senior Specialist Teacher Profile of struggling learner: My student Jake (not his real name) is 12 years old and attends Specialist teaching (one-to-one) under DAS International. Through my work with Jake in supporting his literacy, I have observed he displays challenges with his of […]
Multiplication Secrets
An alternative method to multiplying 2-digit and 3-digit numbers by a 1-digit number without using a calculator Dear Parents, Does your child struggle with learning, remembering and retrieving multiplication facts when performing multiplication computations? Does the struggle get greater when working with big numbers? Ever wondered if there is an alternative way to make the multiplication […]
From Grade U to C: Getting There, Together
Sometimes All We Need is Someone to Believe in Us. “Today my student texted me her N level result, I screamed! Just June this year she came in with U grade for Science. For 4 months we slogged together. I self-studied, taught, she practised & reinforced! From this, I learned that you don’t have to […]