Scaffolding Adolescent Literacy

PL # 10478

  • Starting on 16 Mar 2016
  • Cancellation permitted until 04 Mar 2016
  • Event registrations closed on 14 Mar 2016

Delivery Format :

This PL has been cancelled

Description

Full day of Professional Development - 3 workshops will be presented over 1 day.

Participants will receive:

  • The Scaffolding Adolescent Literacy workbook filled with practical classroom activities.
  • Morning tea and lunch
  • Certification of 6 hours of PL

Session 1: Reading Comprehension

This workshop 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.

Session 2: Building Vocabulary

Continually building an extensive vocabulary is essential to reading comprehension. This workshop will assist teachers to support students in building vocabulary and deepen understanding of new terms and concepts.

Session 3: Speaking & Listening

Workshop 3 equips teachers with great tools and ideas to engage their students in rich classroom dialogue, a key factor for improvement in student learning.

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Date / Time

16 Mar 2016 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 15:30

Delivery Format : In Person

AISWA Training Room Suite 6A (First Floor)

PL Hours : 6.50

Learning Area

  • Literacy

School Area

  • Secondary (7-10)
  • Senior Secondary (11 - 12)

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