The workshop is designed for participants to understand the role of foundational literacy as an essential building block for student development through using the Luminos Fund joyful learning program.
Objectives
After the workshop participants will...
- Understand the role that foundational literacy plays in fostering student agency and leadership
- Understand and identify the stages of early grade reading with comprehension
- Learn how to incorporate phonics in their everyday instruction
- Practice strategies that can help students learn how to read
Format
3x 90 min zoom session
Language
In English with Spanish interpretation
Date
Date: 5-7 May, 2026 Time: 10 - 11:30am UTC Time conversion
Facilitators
Aishwarya Kaple
Aishwarya Kaple is a Program Analyst at Luminos, managing projects related to teaching materials, program design, and implementation. She brings over six years of education experience, including her work with Teach For India and in conflict-affected Kashmir. Aishwarya also contributed to education policy at the World Bank and UNESCO.
Aishwarya Kaple es analista de programas en Luminos, gestionando proyectos relacionados con materiales didácticos, diseño de programas e implementación. Ella tiene más de seis años de experiencia en educación, incluyendo su trabajo con Teach For India y en Cachemira, una región afectada por conflictos. Aishwarya también contribuyó a la política educativa en el Banco Mundial y la UNESCO.![]()
Nangamso Mtsatse
Nangamso Mtsatse is the Head of Foundational Learning Initiative at Teach For All. Previously a teacher in Pretoria's townships, she left to tackle systemic educational challenges in South Africa. Her past roles include Head of Content & Training and CEO.
Nangamso Mtsatse es el director de la Iniciativa de Aprendizaje Fundamental en Teach For All. Anteriormente fue profesora en los barrios marginales de Pretoria, pero dejó ese trabajo para abordar los desafíos sistémicos de la educación en Sudáfrica. Entre sus cargos anteriores se incluyen los de directora de contenido y formación y directora ejecutiva.
The workshop is designed for participants to understand the role of foundational literacy as an essential building block for student development through using the Luminos Fund joyful learning program.
Objectives
After the workshop participants will...
- Understand the role that foundational literacy plays in fostering student agency and leadership
- Understand and identify the stages of early grade reading with comprehension
- Learn how to incorporate phonics in their everyday instruction
- Practice strategies that can help students learn how to read
Format
3x 90 min zoom session
Language
In English with Spanish interpretation
Date
Date: 5-7 May, 2026 Time: 10 - 11:30am UTC Time conversion
