Teaching Grammar in Context: F-6

Karen Rogers

3 hours

Available all year

Online unmoderated course

 

Want this course for your whole staff? PETAA's team of literacy experts can come to you to cover all aspects of writing instruction - within the context of your school community and addressing the needs of your learners! Email us at [email protected] to receive a quote.

 

What is this course about?

This course is presented by PETAA Literacy leader Karen Rogers and introduces the authentic teaching of grammar. This will involve exploring why grammar matters, how it relates to the Australian Curriculum, and how we can use this to support literacy learning. By the end of this course, you will come away with practical examples of ways to incorporate grammar into your classroom practice.

Why participate?

Through completing this course, participants will:

  • Understand the use of grammar as a resource for making meaning.
  • Describe the differences between a traditional and a functional approach to grammar and language.
  • Identify grammar as a system of patterns and structures that organize words into sentences.
  • Make links between the Australian Curriculum and the teaching of grammar.
  • Be able to use the practical strategies modelled in the course for teaching grammar with mentor texts.
  • Be able to explicitly teach grammar to students in their class.
  • Identify opportunities for teaching grammar and language within the school’s existing literacy approach.

Who should participate?

  • Teachers - Years F - 6
 

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 $90
Non-Member

$120
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 Completing this course comprises 3 hours (NSW - Elective PL) of online professional learning addressing standards 1.1.2, 1.2.2, 1.5.2, 2.1.2, 2.2.2. 3.2.2, 3.3.2 and 4.1.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. 

 
When
5/09/2023
Where
ONLINE
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