Exploring how texts work: Instructions

Beverly Derewianka

2 hours

Available all year

Online unmoderated course

 

This course, based on the best-selling Exploring how texts work, 2nd edition by Professor Beverly Derewianka, provides teachers with access to the power and practical language theory of Michael Halliday and others. It supports teachers to identify the kinds of texts and language features that students need to control in order to be successful learners in different curriculum areas. This course explores how a how a Year 5 class explored how to make things from scraps using Instructions, with a focus on using oral language for learning. We'll also investigate key differences between oral and written texts.

Learning outcomes: 

  • Summarise the text features of Instructions
  • Explain the differences between oral and written texts
  • Support your students in transitioning from oral to written texts
  • Design a teaching unit that results in students writing an Instructions text

Who should participate?

  • Teachers Years 3 - 6

What else do I need to know?

This is a perfect opportunity for colleagues to work together in a PL session, or independently as part of their professional development practice. This course is self-paced and unmoderated. All participants have access to materials for 365 days from the date they register. 

This course is designed as a companion professional development resource for the bestseller PETAA text, Exploring how texts work. This text is recommended reading for this course.

How does it work?

  • Individuals: upon registration individuals will be sent a link to access the PL on our online learning platform.
  • Group Booking: Schools interested in making a group booking should email us the number of teachers they wish to enrol in order to receive a quote.

 

Cost of participation
Member $60
Non-Member

$80
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 Completing this course comprises 2 hours (NSW - Elective PL) of online professional learning addressing standards 2.1.2 and 2.2.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

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When
1/08/2023
Where
ONLINE
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