Fluency on Teams blended learning
We are updating this course to align with new departmental priorities and new NSW syllabuses.
- Please complete this course by end Term 4, 2023 to avoid losing current progress OR
- wait until 2024 if you prefer to engage with refreshed content (no action required).
Note: If you are unable to complete the course by the time it is updated, current progress is reset to 0% (still enrolled).
Purpose
This professional learning provides K-6 teachers with an opportunity to explore the practical application of evidence-based teaching of reading.
The focus will be on the what, why and how of fluency and its important role in effective reading instruction. Teachers will be given opportunities to gain an understanding of how fluency can be explicitly taught, and the strong relationship to the other components of effective reading instruction.
Who should participate?
K-6 teachers.
Mode of delivery
Blended learning - a mix of self-paced and facilitator-led learning delivered via MS Teams.
Content
The online course includes four modules,
- Modules 1 and 2 are self-paced learning .
- Modules 3 and 4 are facilitated live sessions.
Completing this course will help you to:
explore the important role that 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 your students
investigate teaching strategies to apply effectively into your 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.
Dates
See MyPL for available dates and times (new sessions added throughout each term).
Contacts
If you have any questions, contact literacy.numeracy@det.nsw.edu.au.