Apparatus and computer programs used until 2009
Apparatus:
Flash X,
Read master,
Controlled Reader,
Tack X,
Combo 8 Reading Machine,
Ophtalmograph,
Ober II and the
Visagraph.
Computer programs:
Ene Oë / Eyes only (Dos version),
Lector for Windows (3.1)
Lector2000 (Windows 95, 98, Millennium, 2000),
Lector 4 (Windows 1998, XP )
Currently the LECTOR 6 is rolled out (XP, Vista, Windows 7)
LECTOR LAB (in 2nd phase of development)
POLS / PULSE program
PULSE is a developmental reading program that will address the development of reading skills and even study/ language skills of learners. Learners each receive a hard copy/ Learner Book and the facilitator use a facilitator guide with a complete memorandum to guide them through their reading exercises. Visit our webpage at www.letorsa.co.za for more information.
PULSE have been tested in schools and have excellent results!
The program contains:
Afrikaans and English from Gr 1-8
Primary/ ground phase 30 lessons of 35 minutes, Intermediary phase 26 lessons of 35 minutes.
Graded pre- and post testing.
Reading skills :
- Visual efficiency
- Visual accuracy
- Memory
- Vocabulary and spelling
Comprehension: Al material in the reading passages is tested for readability as this is a developmental reading program. The Flesh Kincaide index and two other indexes are used.
Some reading passages are for training in reading skills like;
- Skimming and
- Scanning are therefore not used for readability.
- Literary works as well as articles in subject matter is used for the reading material
Study skills:
- Study attitudes
- Planning
- Styles
- Brain maps
- Exam skills
- Higher cognitive skills
- Other skills: Use of a dictionary, Alphabet, Work speed and Word development
The reading potential with which man is born can, and should be improved and developed in each phase of his/her life. Developmental reading is a purposeful life-long attitude to optimise your reading skills.
Each new life phase requires the development of new and improved reading skills and strategies to interact efficiently on every new elevated level of mental development. The implication is that every new school grade or advanced level of study will have new reading challenges to improve the necessary reading skills to obtain the needed insight in and comprehension of the more difficult study material
