Purpose

This online professional learning provides teachers with an introduction to the cognitive processes involved in reading and how to model the understanding of texts.

Participants will develop a foundational understanding of the research that underpins effective reading instruction. Using the teaching and learning cycle, participants construct a ‘think aloud’ for use as part of the gradual release of responsibility model.

Who should participate?

Year 3-8 teachers

Mode of delivery

Blended learning - a mix of self-paced and facilitator-led learning

Content

This blended learning course includes two self-paced modules and a facilitated session:

• Module 1: A framework for understanding reading

• Module 2: The reading landscape

• Facilitated session: Conditions for reading improvement

Completing this blended learning course will help you to:

• consider the complex cognitive processes involved in reading
  
• consider how reading research, the School Excellence Framework and the What works best: 2020 update can inform your teaching of reading 
• explore the reading demands across the curriculum 
• understand the importance of a whole school reading culture that embraces a shared belief, responsibility, and enjoyment of reading
• investigate the gradual release of responsibility model
• plan for explicit teaching of reading comprehension.

‘Focus on Understanding texts: The components of reading- Blended learning' will contribute to NESA Accredited PD towards maintaining teacher accreditation in NSW. See MyPL for details of the specific Australian Professional Standards for Teachers addressed.

2024 dates

Term 4

• Tuesday 19 November (9:30am to 1:00pm)
  

Dates correct as at 19 September 2024. Some dates may change - refer to MyPL for the latest details.

Contacts

If you have any questions, contact literacy.numeracy@det.nsw.edu.au.