Teaching Comprehension

Semester 2 2011 – date TBA | 9am–3pm |

During this course participants will:

• briefly revisit the reading process and the integration of the cueing systems
• identify the reading strategies that we all use to gain meaning from texts and which aid comprehension
• identify how these reading strategies such as predicting and inferring can be explicitly taught through modelled, shared, guided and independent reading and writing opportunities.

The course will consist of lecture presentation supported with DVDs, structured discussion and small-group tasks.

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.

Past feedback
"Robyn is very informative, with great tips and information, she helps to make learning meaningful by giving us a chance to practice, discuss, and the videos helped make things more clear. "
"Thanks for a comprehensive, informative course. I love the games for engaging children during guided reading time."
"It was very worthwhile. Thank you for allowing me to look at comprehension in a different light."
"Thank you for great ideas that can be put into use easily. "
"Excellent presentation... Robyn is so animated, interesting and relevant – love, love, love her!"

Fees & Registration
$220 Individuals / $210 Groups from the same school (per person, GST incl.)

To register your interest in attending pending date confirmation, please contact Nina Goodwin.

Enquiries
Nina Goodwin | T: 02 9351 6329 | E: