Online Teaching Program

These are the mandates that we follow:

1. Programmes are of 45 minutes each with a 15 minutes break to allow for a respite. The programmes are a mix of learning, entertainment and fun.
2. Detailed programme invites with pictures/videos are shared with parents in advance, to help follow the activity in case of poor network.
3. The programmes are also designed to lend themselves to people of different abilities. Every online session is taken by a single co-worker with two more co-workers functioning as a support system. Between them, they ensure that all the students in the session are engaged, understanding instructions and most importantly that every student is appreciated for his or her effort.
4. Speaking slowly, clearly and with enough pauses is a must during online teaching. Having fixed time breaks between every step of the activity, makes teaching efficient rather than asking repeatedly “Has this person finished, has that person finished?”
5. Games are played everyday, birthdays and festivals are celebrated and special events are organized to keep the collective morale up.
6. One of the most important areas of online teaching for people with intellectual disabilities is the role played by the parent. Co-workers make it a point to engage with parents and support them to do our combined best for our young adults.

The drawing programme has been designed to meet the requirements of our young adults to the extent possible. We encourage using slate and chalk in order to save paper. Alternatively, the drawing class is followed by craft to ensure that the drawing sheets are used meaningfully and not wasted. The pictures of craft have been shared.