Scaffolding Adolescent Writing

PL # 12178

  • Starting on 23 Apr 2019
  • Cancellation permitted until 18 Apr 2019
  • Event registrations closed on 18 Apr 2019

Delivery Format :

This PL has been cancelled

Description

This workshop is for participants who have completed Scaffolding Adolescent Literacy.

This 3 hour holiday workshop complements the Scaffolding Adolescent Literacy course which is a per-requisite for attendance. Participants receive the Scaffolding Adolescent Writing workbook filled with practical classroom activities. Many of these activities will be trialled during the workshop. The following topics are included in the professional learning: 
1. A Scaffolded Teaching and Learning approach that includes a gradual release of responsibility 
2. A detailed look at Shared Writing as a powerful teaching tool to improve student writing 
3. A comprehensive genre approach to teaching writing.

A light working lunch will be provided to participants during the session.

Presenters

Christopher Witt (AISWA Staff)

Consultant | Animal Ethics

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

23 Apr 2019 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 12:00

Delivery Format : In Person

PL Hours : 3.00

Learning Area

  • Literacy

School Area

  • Secondary (7-10)

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