Description
Network days provide opportunities for teachers to meet and engage in Professional Learning throughout the academic year. The Network Days are designed to meet the specific needs of teachers engaged in the various English courses. A range of presenters and activities are sourced for these events to address the demands of each of the courses.
A new Network Day forum. The day will address the needs of those working to support students’ literacy in the Secondary school context. Literacy Support Workers, HoLAs, and Teachers are welcome.
This PL is run in conjunction with CEWA
8.30am Registration and networking
8.55am Acknowledgement of Country and Prayer
9.00am The CEWA perspective on Literacy – Presenter: Liz Harper (CEWA)
9.15am Helping Students with Comprehension – Presenter: Kerry Handley (AISWA)
10.30am Morning Tea
11.00am Fluency Development Lesson – Presenter: Kerry Brown (CEWA)
11.45pm Share your context – How is Literacy Support provided in your school, and what part do you play in the process?
12.30pm Lunch
1.15pm Using Occupational Therapy to help kids with literacy challenges. TBC.
2.15pm “I can’t read this!” – An open discussion of the issues surrounding handwriting in Secondary school. Bring your ideas, and a pen and paper…
2.45pm AOB
3.00pm Evaluation and Close
Presenters
John Crooks
[M. Ed., Grad. Dip. Ed., B.A.(English)]
John has worked in education for 34 years, and is currently Secondary English and Performing Arts Consultant with Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd. He has taught in remote and urban schools. Before becoming a teacher, he worked as a musician, and in theatre.
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Segments
Literacy Support Workers’ Network Day
Date / Time
16 Aug 2024 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 15:30Delivery Format : In Person
Newman Siena Centre
Address33 Williamstown Road
Doubleview WA 6018
Australia