Via Zoom. 9:30-3 (Melbourne time). Saturday August 28th 2021.

This workshop bridges the gap between research and practice to translate academic findings into practical suggestions and ready-to-use techniques. Hosted by Lyn Stone, Reading for Life is designed to be accessible, understandable and practical. It is filled with take-home messages of positivity and usefulness, and reveals a wealth of resources to suit all levels of inquiry into this topic.

Workshop Outcomes

Learn about

• working memory,
• processing speed,
• oral language development,
• phonological awareness and
• orthographic mapping as it relates to reading.

Take away practical tips for all the pillars of literacy:

• phonological awareness,
• phonics,
• fluency,
• vocabulary and
• comprehension.

Take the opportunity to discuss and share successful teaching methods, as well as school transformation guidelines.

AGENDA

9.30AM Current Models and Background Processes Involved in Learning to Read

10.45AM Morning Tea

11.00AM Reading Intervention

12.30PM Lunch

1.15PM Teaching Reading and Writing

3.00PM Reflection, Questions and Close of Workshop

Suitable for:

• Teachers
• Parents
• Literacy professionals

Includes:

• Printable manual
• Online resources hub
• Discount voucher for Lyn Stone’s online courses
• Certificate for 5 hours of professional development

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Lockdowns are happening all over Australia and NZ. I can’t do all that much on a personal basis except get vaccinated, check in and mask up, but I can show my solidarity with you right now by reducing the cost of all my offerings to anyone in lockdown who might find them useful. Until restrictions ease, you are entitled to 25% off all online courses on this site. Just punch in the code LOCKDOWNLOVE. This applies to schools and educators in current lockdown areas. Proof of address required.