Purpose

This professional learning focuses on the 'what', 'why' and 'how' of fluency and its important role in effective reading instruction. Teachers will have gain an understanding of how fluency can be taught explicitly and its strong relationship to the other components of effective reading instruction.  

Who should participate?

Kindergarten to Year 6 teachers.

Mode of delivery

Blended learning - a mix of self-paced and facilitator-led learning delivered via MS Teams.

Content

Modules 1 and 2 are self-paced learning (total 2.5 hours). Complete these self paced modules prior to Modules 3 and 4 (facilitated sessions)

• Module 1: What is fluency? (75 minutes)
• Module 2: Why is fluency important? (75 minutes)
• Module 3: How does explicit fluency instruction impact on student learning?
  
• Module 4: How can fluency be embedded into practice?
  

Completing this course will help teachers to:

• explore the important role fluency has in the reading process
  

• define fluency and understand the components of fluent reading
  

• assess fluency in the classroom to identify the needs of students
  

• investigate teaching strategies to apply effectively into classroom practice
  

• explicitly teach and plan for quality fluency instruction in the classroom.
  

'Fluency on Teams 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.

2025 dates

Term 1

Facilitated session: Tuesday 25 March (9:30am-12:30pm)

Contacts

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