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Asian College of Teachers, one of the Asian leaders in teacher education always ensures that the students enrolling in the courses should have access to the high quality training as well as enhanced employment opportunities. ACT is proud to be a member of several esteemed professional bodies and is accredited by distinguished organizations. Asian College of Teachers' array of teacher training courses is exhaustive with complete focus on current demands in the field of special education and allied areas.

The Importance of Awareness on Autism

4th December 2017

Autism is a neurological disorder that can be characterized by impaired communication and social interaction. Children who suffer from autism also show repetitive and restricted behaviour. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or simply Autism, affects the brain which results in growth and development disorder. Even though there are medicines for it which can control this disorder, however, autism cannot be cured and is a lifelong progression. But that does not mean that children with autism should be ...


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Who should join SEN courses?

27th November 2017

SEN, the acronym for Special Education Needs, is meant for children who have learning disabilities or problems and face various difficulties with their Education. These children are unable to function independently in a classroom and find it difficult to adjust in a regular classroom without any Special Teacher dedicated to them. Hence all-inclusive classrooms, comprising of both regular, as well as special children, have Special Educators who act as teachers or ‘Shadow Teachers’ in ...


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Importance of Outdoor Play for Children

21st November 2017

A playground is a place where children spend most of their early days and grow together. It is a place where children’s play can take off and flourish. Outdoor playing not only helps the kids to remain active but also helps them to strengthen their motor skills as well. Good outdoor playgrounds are large enough and designed in such a way that children’s activity can come to full expression. It’s a place where children can make a mess, run, jump and hide, where they can shout, sing and disc ...


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Learning How to Read To Children with DYSLEXIA

17th November 2017

Before going deeper into the blog, first, we need to know what exactly Dyslexia is. It is a type of learning disability related to reading. Kids affected by dyslexia face trouble in reading accurately and smoothly. They may also face trouble in reading comprehension, spelling and writing. Raising a child with dyslexia is a tough journey. While dealing with a child who is suffering from it, you will gain a lot of knowledge about the challenges with reading and about the many ways you can help him ...


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Food and Nutrition Is a Vital Part of Early Years Teaching

14th November 2017

According to Merriam, Nutrition is “The act or process of nourishing or being nourished; specifically the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances.” Teachers along with the parents play an important role in a child’s life. Often times we think that it is enough to eat food for the growth of our body. What we overlook is that even though we require food it is necessary that we intake a proper nutritious diet. While we are in our chi ...


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Activities for Children with AUTISM

13th November 2017

Special education is gaining momentum as people are becoming more and more concerned about it. Global classrooms are turning into inclusive ones that aids in the increased social initiations, relationships and networks. Special education teacher training addresses a number of problems which includes Autism. Other than proper guidance and support, an autistic child also requires ways to increase their social skills and interact with others. So, before moving our focus on to the topic, let us firs ...


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