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.

Register for ‘Fluency on Teams Blended Learning’ via MyPL (course code AC00022)

Note: To enrol in this course, participants must first complete the prerequisite 'Leading literacy and numeracy professional learning in my school' (course code NR33689).

'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.

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