Important: Day 1 is targeted for K-2 teachers, while day 2 is targeted to 3-6 teachers. Attendees can register to attend one day only, or can purchase a two-day pass. Leaders are encouraged to attend both days. See ticket options for details.
What is the course about?
This course, presented by Professor Alyson Simpson, supports teachers and leaders to identify and select quality literature to meet the needs of their students, given the critical role of literature in the NSW English syllabus.
You will investigate the outcome "Understanding and responding to literature" and come away with a theoretical framework that you can apply to future lesson programming and broader planning. This framework will be paired with practical strategies to increase student agency. Participants will leave the course with a wonderful list of quality children’s literature for future use.
The days will be broken into 3 sections:
- Introducing participants to dialogic reading principles
- Providing opportunities to read and review recent award-winning Australian literature and try out new pedagogic strategies
- Planning for teaching with literature in ways that are suited to your students.
Why participate?
Participants in this course will have the unique opportunity to:
- Develop their repertoire of dialogue use for different purposes
- Engage with a scaffolded day of learning designed to provide practical, informative and syllabus-linked knowledge
- Enhance their personal engagement with literature
- Improve confidence in creating environments and experiences that support student learning through literature
Who should participate?
- K-2 teachers (Day 1)
- 3-6 teachers (Day 2)
- Teacher Librarians
- School leaders and Executive
- Instructional leaders
How does it work?
- Day 1: K-2 teachers; Day 2: 3-6 teachers. School leaders and Executive are encouraged to attend both days to gain insight in to a whole school progression.
- PL Subscription: All PL subscription members receive member pricing for Face to Face PETAA courses. Ensure you are logged into your PETAA account to access member pricing.
| Cost of participation |
| |
1-Day Pass |
2-Day Pass |
| Member |
$200 |
$350 |
| PL Subscription |
$200 |
$350 |
| Non-member |
$350 |
$550 |
Schools are encouraged to send teams to this course.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
Cancellations received less than five working days before the course will incur a $50 cancellation fee per delegate. Cancellations received within two working days will not be refunded. For the full list of Terms and Conditions, please visit our page here.
Completing each day of this workshop will contribute 5 hours (NSW - Elective PL) of Professional Learning addressing standards 2.1.2, 2.5.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.