Registrations are invited for Webinar on Recognising and Nurturing Learning Differences by Azim Premji University. The webinar will be held on January 11, 2025.
About the University
Azim Premji University is a private university, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It was founded in 2010 and is named after Azim Premji, an Indian businessman and philanthropist who was chairman of Wipro Limited.
Webinar Details
Each child approaches learning and processes knowledge in ways influenced by their unique strengths, challenges, and lived experiences. Contemporary research in child development views learning differences as dynamic and socially interdependent phenomena and malleable states that evolve. Rather than stemming solely from fixed traits such as personality, these differences represent an amalgamation of motivations and identities that emerge and transform over time. They are deeply influenced by children’s emotional and cognitive states and the contextual environments in which they are nurtured.
Learning differences encompass a broad spectrum, including variations in processing information, communication styles, and problem-solving approaches. For some, these differences might present as challenges, such as dyslexia, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or other learning disabilities. For others, they might manifest as exceptional talents in specific areas like mathematics, music, or art. Recognising and nurturing these learning differences is essential to unlocking each child’s full potential and providing the support they need to thrive both academically and emotionally.
Join them for an insightful panel discussion on Recognising and Nurturing Learning Differences, with three educational practitioners from across the country discussing the importance of embracing learning differences, through their shared stories, expert advice, and actionable solutions.
Panellists
- Azeema Chimthanawala, Instructional Specialist, The Akanksha Foundation, Mumbai.
- Brinda Chakrapani, Special Educator, The PSBB Millennium School, Coimbatore.
- Lakshmi Suresh, Primary School Principal, KC High School, Chennai.
Moderator: Bhuvaneswari B – Faculty, Azim Premji University.
Date
Saturday, 11 January, 2025.
Time
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
How to Register?
Interested participants can register themselves online via this link.
Contact
Email: outreach[dot]apu[dot]edu[dot]in
