Text fluency & reading comprehension - Prof Timothy Shanahan

Emeritus Professor Timothy Shanahan

3.5 Hours

Available all year

Online unmoderated course

 

Note: The standalone courses, Text fluency and Reading comprehension form this course. If you have registered for either of these courses, do not register for this course.

This course, created by Professor Timothy Shanahan, explains the critical connection between text fluency and reading comprehension. It supports teachers to identify strategies that can be used in the classroom to enhance student learning. The importance of students making intentional choices when reading, which leads to better comprehension of texts, is highlighted.

Learning outcomes:

  • Understand how a reader becomes fluent
  • Use a range of teaching strategies to teach text fluency
  • Understand the connection between text fluency and reading comprehension
  • Use comprehension strategies to enhance student comprehension of texts 

Who should participate?

  • Teachers - Years F-6
  • Early career teachers 
  • Preservice teachers
  • Literacy leaders
  • Assistant principal, curriculum and instructional leaders

What else do I need to know?

This course is self-paced and unmoderated. All participants have access to materials for 365 days from the date they register. 

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 wishing to make a group booking should email us with the number of teachers they'd like to enrol, in order to receive a quote.
  • PL Subscription: Access this course via the PL Subscription homepage. All PL subscription members receive free access to all online unmoderated courses. 

 

Cost of participation
Member $105
Non-Member

$140
PL Subscription School Member
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 Completing this course comprises 3.5 hours (NSW - Elective PL) of online professional learning addressing standards 1.2.2, 2.1.2, 2.5.2 and 6.2.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

 

Related book:

Teaching with Intent 2: Literature-based literacy

Related courses:

Small group targeted reading instruction

Unpacking the teaching of reading in primary classrooms

Unpacking comprehension in primary classrooms

 
When
6/06/2024
Where
ONLINE
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