Teaching Reading Within a Balanced Literacy Program

Friday 19 March 2010 | 9am–3pm

This course invites primary teachers to reflect on why they do what they do and to see how they can reinvigorate the teaching of reading within an integrated program. Participants will:

• identify critical ingredients in a successful literacy program
• discuss organisational strategies and links with integrated units
• focus on guided reading, and
• explore the notion of literacy centres and independent literacy activities.

Presenter
Robyn Wild has worked for the NSW Department of Education and Training as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, literacy consultant and senior curriculum officer in the Early Learning Unit. She works part-time at Macquarie University in the Education Faculty and the Institute of Early Childhood, and at the University of Sydney.

NSWIT Recognition
This course is approved as 5 hours Institute registered Professional Development for maintenance of accreditation at Professional Competence. NSWIT Course Code C04064. Please provide your 6-digit Institute Number on your registration form if you want your participation recognised.

Fees & Registration
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$200 Individuals | $185 Groups from the same school (Fees per person, GST inclusive)

Venue
Room 612, Level 6, Education Building (A35), Manning Rd, The University of Sydney, Camperdown

Enquiries
Please email .