Annette Gray

5 hours

NESA accredited

Whalan - Face to Face Course

9 May

This session will be held in Whalan, NSW. Teachers will need to bring their own device. Teachers will be sent materials the week prior and are recommended these are downloaded prior to session. Please also note that internet access will be limited to NSW DOE teachers. Non-DOE Teachers will need ability to hotspot. 

Not local? Email us to request a session closer to you.

 This course explores how vocabulary serves as the building blocks of literacy, contributing to phonological awareness, phonics, and comprehension skills. Learn how the explicit teaching of  vocabulary enhances children's ability to decode text, comprehend meaning, and express themselves fluently in written and oral communication. This course examines research and evidence-based practice on the implications for teaching and learning and integrates context-based strategies into the new NSW syllabus contexts and Australian Curriculum V9.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the role of vocabulary in the broader English literacy context, as described in NSW K-6 English syllabus, and the National Literacy Learning Progression (ACARA).
• Understand the value of explicit teaching of vocabulary based on the three tiers model to all students
• Become familiar with research of some experts in the field
• Understand the significance of early vocabulary development, and its impact on all aspects of learning
• Know how to build vocabulary at grade and stage appropriate levels, and to introduce and develop students’ technical vocabulary  
• Use knowledge of student achievement to develop a strategic approach to the teaching of vocabulary  
• Be able to adapt activities which will engage students in developing and using richer and more extensive vocabulary for speaking and writing  

Who should participate?

• Teachers - Years K - 6
• Literacy Coordinators
• Curriculum and Instructional Leaders
• Heads of Teaching and Learning

Please bring -

• Digital device/note taking materials
• NESA Number 

How does it work?

• Cancellations without transfer of booking to alternative session received less than five working days before the course will incur a $50 cancellation fee per delegate and $25 for half day courses. For the full list of Terms and Conditions, please visit our page here.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

This course is NESA Accredited Completing this course will provide 5 hours of NESA accredited F2F Professional Learning, addressing standards 2.5.2, and 3.3.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.