Introduction to Libraries Workshop
by Rigzin Lhamo My perspective of Goa was limited to images of sun-soaked beaches and sizzling nightlife. It was firmly rooted in this outdated vision until I had the chance to attend the “Introduction to Libraries” workshop at Bookworm, this July. Little did I know that this trip would reshape my view of Goa but […]
Reading Helpers Program Workshop for Primary Teachers
Reading Helpers is a program for teachers to support children who need help with their reading. Through this program, children are encouraged to learn and practice reading with one-on-one support in a structured yet enjoyable environment. A three-day workshop was organised by Bookworm in collaboration with the Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration. 48 teachers […]
“Updating Literacy Knowledge – beyond the a b c” by Lynn Mario T de Souza
Bookworm organized a participatory workshop “Updating Literacy Knowledge, beyond the a b c” at the library premises in Taleigao. The workshop was on the 1st of June, 2012. Resourced by Dr. Lynn Mario T de Souza, a Professor of Linguistics at the University Of Sao Paolo Brazil, the workshop touched on understanding how knowledge is organized […]
Updating Literacy Knowledge: beyond the abc of writing
A participatory workshop to understand how knowledge is organised in written texts, looking at the various forms of presenting knowledge visually in writing. The goal is to work with educators and use this exploration to sensitise selves about the varying contextual needs of literacy knowledge and education. The workshop focuses on how literacy is concerned […]
Summer Workshops of 2012
April 2012, Bookworm organised workshops at the new library premises all month of April. Children signed up to learn to cook and bake with Anita Martins-Pereira and Elaine Mendonsa. Bookworm positions Cooking and Baking as at the Library is one of the most favoured learning activities for its multi-sensory and integrated curricular dimensions. Cooking and […]
Language Story Art workshop by Bookworm for Sir Ratan Tata Trust partners
Bookworm with support of Sir Ratan Tata Trust organised a workshop on Language – Story – Art at Caritas Hall, St.Inez with 32 educators from different parts of India who work in the area of emergent literacy. The workshop was from 17th April – 21st April, 2012. The workshop was resourced by Milan Khanolkar and […]