Teaching reading beyond the early years

Join us for an engaging one-day workshop dedicated to enhancing reading instruction for students in Years 2/3 through Year 6! 🌟 This workshop will delve into what high-quality teaching looks like for developing readers who have established early fluency and independence.

Throughout the day, participants will explore effective practices that encourage students to interact with a variety of complex texts across English and other curriculum areas. Expect insightful reflections on essential reading models and how to effectively implement them in the classroom, complete with clear, actionable strategies for teachers.

💡 Key Highlights Include:

• Exploration of Reading Models: Understand Scarborough’s reading rope and Duke’s Active view of reading to grasp the complexities of reading development.
• Building Background Knowledge: Learn to effectively enhance background knowledge and vocabulary.
• Strategic Reading Techniques: Discover strategies that foster deeper comprehension among students.
• Dialogic Reading Practices: Implement techniques such as reciprocal teaching.
• Using Novels for Enrichment: Integrate novels into your classroom to promote rich reading, writing, and discussion opportunities.

🌟 Participant Feedback:
"Thank you PETAA. The team and I left buzzing in excitement with ideas and plans for how best to move forward with this work at our school. The PD contained so much practical and highly relevant content, that I can't wait to unpack the learnings, including how to make meaning from rich texts."
(Curriculum Leader, McGregor State School)

📍 Location: 1 Mimika Ave, Whalan NSW 2770, Australia
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