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Teaching grammar in context: F-6 (Wednesday 15 May, Cabramatta) - NESA accredited

Wednesday 15th May 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | NESA-accredited | Facilitated by Karen Rogers | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Gilmore St Cabramatta

• Examine the differences between a traditional and a functional approach to grammar and language.
• Design practical and authentic learning experiences using mentor texts to teach grammar in context - linked to Australian Curriculum outcomes.
• Identify opportunities and strategies for the explicit teaching of grammar across the curriculum.

Contemporary perspectives on teaching spelling (Tuesday 28 May, Whalan)

Tuesday 28th May 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Facilitated by Tessa Daffern | Henry Parkes Equity Resource Centre, Mimika Avenue Whalan

• Explore evidence-based teaching and assessment strategies in spelling.
• Learn how to structure explicit and differentiated discussion in phonological, orthographic and morphological components of spelling.
• Discover how modelling, use of metalanguage and feedback, and systematic integration of multiple linguistic components can lead to spelling success for students.
• Analyse the spelling connections between the new Australian Curriculum and NSW English Syllabus.

PETAA 2024 Leading with Literacy Conference — Reading: Learning, meaning, pleasure (17-18 October, Parramatta)

Thursday 17 - Friday 18 October | Speakers include Anne Castles, Teresa Cremin, Megan Daley, Emily Rodda, Timothy Shanahan | Novotel Parramatta, 350 Church St Parramatta

• Gain a deeper understanding of the latest research and best practices in the teaching of reading that drive literacy education forward.
• Discover innovative teaching methods and evidence-based strategies to enhance reading skills in your classroom.
• Walk away with tools to make literary, informative and persuasive texts come alive in your classroom.
• Identify your role in a culturally responsive pedagogy to better respect and meet the needs of their diverse student population. .