| Pricing | Normal |
|---|---|
| For Members | $125 |
| For Catholic Members | $155 |
| For Non-Members | $195 |
Description
This course focuses on teaching decoding fluency through the GUIDED READING component of your reading program. It provides an efficient routine that gets results.
Systematic decoding instruction is important, in part, because of the limitations of the human mind. Neural processing has severe limits in terms of capacity for attention and working memory (Craik & Lockhart, 1972).
Brains can only pay attention to so much information at a given time. If comprehension is going to take place during reading, then the processing of words must become automatic (that is, capable of being carried out without conscious attention).
This course provides a routine that allows the reader to practise the transference of the knowledge of letters, letter sounds, and spelling patterns that they are developing during phonics instruction to successfully figure out the pronunciation of printed words while reading authentic text. That is Decoding Fluency.
Students must be presented with just the right amount of challenge so that they experience success and gain confidence with this process. Once they can deliver quick 'automatic' responses to most of the words they are reading (successful orthographic mapping) they are ready for more intense comprehension instruction (Stage 3).
Resources:
12 months of online tutorials valued at $99 NZ.
Twelve months of small step, at-your-own pace learning with tutorials, video modelling and supporting resources.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Early Years Teachers, Support Teachers and Teacher Assistants, Principals and Literacy Leaders.
Presenters
Kerry Handley (AISWA Staff)
Consultant | Literacy
Kerry Handley is a Literacy Consultant with many years of experience. She has worked in the WA education system as a classroom teacher, K-7 district coordinator and a consultant. Before joining AISWA, in 2012, Kerry was part of the team that reconceptualised and wrote the First Steps 2nd Edition resource and associated professional development. In this role she presented to educators around the world and spent four years living in the USA. She is one of the presenters of the Sharp Reading program and has a particular interest in assisting teachers in remote aboriginal schools.
Kerry has a Masters of Education, a Graduate Diploma in Intercultural Studies and a Diploma of Teaching. She is passionate about helping improve literacy outcomes for all students.
Terms & Conditions
AISWA Professional Learning – In Person Event
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In Person event conditions
- Attendance records: Participants must sign-in on the day to confirm attendance. A member school can also view this data for their staff.
- Privacy disclaimer: PL Events may be live-streamed, recorded or photographed by AISWA for sharing. Attendees have the right to be excluded from such records but must notify AISWA of their wishes before the start of the event. NB: This condition was acknowledged during registration. See full T&Cs here.
- Attendee swaps: Acceptable. The organiser must be notified. There are conditions.
- Walk Ins: Any non-registered attendee MUST disclose this to AISWA on arrival. A correct registration process can then be followed.
- IT Acceptable Use Policy: Compliance with this policy for the use of AISWA’s on-site equipment, internet and website is required.
- Payment Conditions: Price includes GST. Credit card payment only for Guests. Member schools will be invoiced post-event.
- Cancellation: Cancellation is without charge if prior to Cancellation Permitted date. Cancellations via this website. Late cancellations or failure to attend will incur full cost. Refer any issues to the Event Organiser. If AISWA cancels a PL Event, attendees will be notified by email and any payment will be refunded.
- Free event non-attendance: A fee of $25 may apply. See full T&Cs.
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Segments
Sharp Reading: Developing Decoding Fluency
Date / Time
24 Oct 2024 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 15:00Delivery Format : In Person
AISWA Valerie Gould Room
AddressSuite 2, 41 Walters Drive
Osborne Park WA 6017
Australia
PL Hours : 6.00
Learning Area
- Literacy
School Area
- Early Childhood (PK - 2)
- Leadership
- Education Assistants