Scaffolding Adolescent Literacy

PL # 12275

  • Starting on 18 Jul 2019
  • Cancellation permitted until 15 Jul 2019
  • Event registrations closed on 18 Jul 2019

Delivery Format :

Event registration is Closed

Description

This course provides middle years teachers with practical classroom strategies that focus on reading improvement and enabling students to successfully access complex texts across different learning areas.

Scaffolding Adolescent Literacy is a full day of Professional Development  covering 3  key literacy areas. Participants receive the Scaffolding Adolescent Literacy workbook filled with practical classroom activities covering the following topics: 

1. Reading Comprehension focusses on enabling students to develop metacognition, that is, a deeper understanding of the reading process. Teachers will acquire practical activities to teach and improve reading comprehension for their students.

2. Building Vocabulary is essential to reading comprehension. This workshop assists teachers to support students in building their academic and subject specific vocabulary.

3. Speaking & Listening. The third aspect of the course equips teachers with effective tools and ideas to strengthen listening skills and engage their students in rich classroom dialogue, a key factor for improvement in student learning.

Presenters

Christopher Witt (AISWA Staff)

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Christopher Witt <span>(AISWA Staff)</span>

Christopher Witt joined AISWA in 2009. Prior to that he was a Consultant at STEPS Professional Development as well as a curriculum advisor following 25 years of classroom teaching. After working at AISWA for 15 years as a Literacy Consultant, Chris has moved into the area of animal ethics providing support for teachers and schools, particularly in the use of animals for scientific purposes and related legislative requirements.

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Date / Time

18 Jul 2019 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 15:30

Delivery Format : In Person

PL Hours : 6.00

Learning Area

  • Literacy

School Area

  • Secondary (7-10)

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