Singapore Brain Development Centre
Proposal for MSIG Insurance Pte Ltd
1 Introduction
1.1 Singapore Brain Development Center has trained over 40,000 students locally
and regionally since its inception in November, 2003 with our U.S. Principal’s office
in all the 59 States of U.S. Our main research centre is based in Colorado Springs,
U.S. and this is where most of our collaborative work with scientists – clinical
psychiatrists, learning specialists and child psychologists – is done.
1.2 The approach has always been scientific, methodical and hence, precise, with
no guesswork. All our program graduates have exhibited greater confidence,
improved mastery of their learning strengths and with the unique capabilities of our
cognitive training regime, sustained growth in mental skills. This is demonstrated
through the test results from Gibson Cognitive Test Battery (GCTB). Other test
results, including Woodcock-Johnson test of Cognitive Ability (WJR) and TONI 2,
have also shown improvements in at least 30% of the candidates1.
1.3 Working synergistically with other well-known and reputable partners - in tuition
(Kent Ridge Tutor Consultancy), games (Noble Education), motivational and physical
training (Ministry of Education Changi Adventure Camp by Camelot) – we have
reached out to thousands of parents and children from schools, private institutions
and NGOs through exhibitions and trade fairs (Asian Children’s festival, World Book
Fair, SAF Day and MCYS Family Festival) and parenting seminars (“Gaining an
Unfair Advantage”, “Creating the Magic with your child”, “Unleashing fullest
Potential”, “Understanding Learning Difficulties”).
1.4
These institutions include
Learning institutions: Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Temasek
Polytechnic (TP), Anderson and Orchid Park Secondary School, Maris Stella
High, De La Salle and Naval Base Primary School.
Government and private organizations: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD),
Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Singapore Armed
Forces (SAF)
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Benefits of Basic PowermindTM Program
2.1 The programmed objectives and detailed programming found in the following
pages constitute a proposal for the 50 students and 50 parents over a period of 2
half day sessions (4.5 hours each day, total 9 hours). The learning for this batch of
students will focus on 2 aspects: Cognitive challenge (Brain Training) and selfmastery and social-emotional (Exam Preparation Skills) as explicitly outline below:
1st Day
For Both Parents & Students:
Cognitive Challenge-Basic Brain Training
All the major areas of the brain in which information is absorbed, processed and
demonstrated as output are outlined below. Categorized as Input, Processed and
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Output. The 6 major areas are: Parietal Lobe (Processing Speed), Frontal Lobe
(Logic and Reasoning), Temporal Lobe (Auditory Analysis), Occipital Lobe (Visual
Processing), Hippocampus Lobe (Working Memory), Wernicks’ Area (Word Attack).
The details of how each cognitive skills affects learning are outlined below:
1. Processing Speed – Speed of how quickly information is absorbed by the brain
to decide whether it is irrelevant (ignore) or some to great relevance, in which it is
stored in the working memory for manipulation. Analogy – Central Processing Unit
(CPU) of a PC.
2. Logic and Reasoning - Deductive and Inductive Reasoning Skills to solve a
given problem given a set of formulas, principles, steps. Heavily used in Math
where problem-solving skills are needed.
3. Working Memory – Stores all incoming information while deciding to transfer to
memory bank (important) or delete after an output has been achieved. Analogy –
Random Access Memory (RAM) of a PC. Heavily used in Science where facts
about Systems (circulatory, respiratory, digestive), Patterns (Life Cycles, Water
Cycle, Day and Night Cycle) are required to solve problems.
4. Visual Processing – Spatial skills, the ability to manipulate mental objects in the
mind. Heavily used in Math and reading and writing (Language) whereby
interactions between characters, events development and conclusions are formed
in the mind to facilitate comprehension.
5. Word Attack – Reading Skills, in particular, phonemic awareness to differentiate
and discriminate the individual sound codes (or phonemes) for reading
comprehension. Words that are sounded correctly will be understood every time
regardless of the context it was found in.
6. Auditory Analysis – Auditory segmentation, blending and discrimination to pick
up spoken words.
For Students:
Exam Preparation Skills - Self-mastery and social-emotional
2.2 A Through the test, the students will be able to pinpoint exactly where their
studying strengths and weaknesses are. For example, one who is found to be
attention-deficit and lacking in concentration will not be able to focus in his studies
despite the best studying environment. Conversely, with strengths in word attack and
visual processing skills, students should pursue language-based subjects, such as
the Arts or Commerce courses in JC, which should play themselves naturally to the
student's cognitive strengths.
2.2B With this knowledge, parents will be able make informed decisions to attack the
root causes of learning difficulties, often the result of poor cognitive skills in at least
one of the afore-mentioned 6 key areas.
2.3 Brain Training Kit
Brain Training Kit includes a '43 Amazing Math Games' DVD set and 3 FREE braintraining tools to train the brain for better mental skills.
2.4 September Hols Exam Preparation Workshop
The workshop includes the following:
● Exam Strategies
● Examiner's Mindset
● Popular Exam Questions
● Exam Preparation Skills
● Optimizing your Brain
● Peak Performance State
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Memory Techniques
Speed-reading Tactics
and more.
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Summary of Proposal
Dates & Time
:
12th May 2008.
Venue
:
MSIG Insurance Pte Ltd 4. Shenton Way, #21-01 SGX
Centre 2
Package
recommended
:
Basic Powermind Program A and B
Equipment
:
All essential equipment included
Instructor
:
SBDC Trainers
*Fee per student
:
Package A: $150
Package B: $200
*The above course fee includes:

PowermindTM Training Manual

Training delivery by SBDC-certified Trainers

Pre-delivery consultation work & briefing;

Activity materials and,

Post-course evaluation & feedback report.
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Website: www.brain.com.sg Email: [email protected]