Literacy Teaching

Code: Teach Lit

Rationale

·         Literacy is the foundation of learning.

·          The National Curriculum – English on capacity building in the use of language.

Course description

·         Our goal is to provide a framework for the complex task of teaching literacy.

·         The NC strands are addressed: Language, Literature, Literacy.

·          Learning programs are developed are to be: comprehensive, coherent, developmental.

·         Learning activities are to bring the Literacy curriculum to life.

Modules

The course comprises 5 modules, each of approximately 1-4 hours:

M1. Understand the components of literacy teaching: why, what, when, how, with-what, so what, how well.

M2. Prepare Year and term plans for our current year level, based on the key literacy elements to be addressed. NAPLAN teaching requirements will be addressed.

M3. Navigate through the wide range of literacy support materials and make choices on learning activities for your class.

M4. Prepare a series of lessons focussing on chosen components of literacy e.g. the development of a phonics program to build student capacity to use language effectively.

M5. Connect your literacy program to appropriate resources: both electronic and book resources.

Audience:  Teachers, curriculum leaders and parents

Delivery mode:  self-paced, interactive and supported

Access: Open to all teachers from all States

Modules:  5 

Hours:  15

Tasks:  Prepare Literacy learning programs.

Assessment:  Submit relevant plans to verify.

Cost:  $220 for the 15 hours – including your chosen   

            Literacy planning materials.

                  Money back guarantee, if not satisfied.

Application:  plans can be used immediately.

Sample support documents provided

·         Background to literacy development

·         Overview of components of literacy programs

·         National Curriculum Shaping Paper guidelines

·         NAPLAN curriculum support packages

·         Samples of literacy activities (You then choose)

·         Literacy Learning activities

·         E-resources for literacy planning

You choose your Year – Learning Area - State

You can email us and request literacy support materials for your Year level in your State.

We will email them to you, so that you can prepare literacy learning activities that are immediately relevant to your classroom.