Reading Zone is a young, dynamic and fast growing company that focuses on the improvement and development of reading abilities. Learners and young adults are supported to reach their full reading and learning potential in a fun filled and non-threatening way.
We believe in re-creating a love for reading through a medium young people can identify with and therefore support the idea of technology assisted reading and learning. However, reading difficulties do not exist in isolation and therefore we follow a unique and holistic approach towards reading and learning intervention, based on the latest research in the field of technology assisted reading and neurophysiology. Reading Zone takes pride in the successes our learners achieve.
Reading Zone bases interventions on comprehensive assessments in reading and studying to ensure an individually focused intervention programme for every learner.
We are also proud to present a unique reading and learning readiness programme for 5 to 8 year old learners. This programme is developed according to the latest research in reflex inhibition, neurophysiology and developmental psychology and is a first in South Africa.
We have a fulltime academic research division that distinguishes us as leaders in the field of reading and learning interventions.
Reading Zone operates from the principles of:
- Professional development and training of teachers and individuals
- Community involvement through sponsorships
- Licensed reading centres operating as small private businesses
- Academic research in the field of reading and learning interventions
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Reading Zone was established by Gerda van Wyk who has more than 15 years of knowledge and experience in assessment and learning- and reading interventions. Gerda obtained a
B Soc Sc (Hons) degree in Psychology from the University of the Free State. She practiced as a psychometrist for almost 20 years and developed a special interest in reading and learning difficulties during this period. She is a distinguished academic researcher and is author and co-author of various academic papers.
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Gerda joined forces with Div de Villiers who holds a Masters degree in Commerce (Industrial Psychology) from UNISA. Div is an executive member of the Institute of Business Advisors and active in the SMME development sector as a business advisor. His knowledge and expertise in the corporate environment is a valuable asset for Reading Zone.
