TEP Talk: Evidence-Informed Reading Comprehension with Christopher Such |
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Event code | SCH 22/326 | ||||||||
Event description | This session will provide an overview of the essential elements of reading comprehension based on an evidence-informed overview of reading. This will include... - Frameworks and concepts for understanding reading comprehension, including the Simple View of Reading and Scarborough's Reading Rope - The connection between word recognition, fluency and comprehension - Background knowledge, vocabulary and curriculum development - Sentence structure and text structure - Inference - what it is and what it isn't - The ineffectiveness of teaching generic comprehension skills... ...and the rich, meaningful exploration of texts that should replace it Christopher Such is a primary school teacher and senior leader who has worked in education for over 15 years. He has worked with schools, MATs and initial teacher training providers to support evidence-informed reading. He is the author of The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading and the creator of the education blog, Primary Colour. He currently works for Ambition Institute and offers education consultancy on reading and curriculum development. This session will run using the GoTo Webinar platform. Confirmed delegates will be sent the link no later than 24 hours before the start date will be asked to register on the platform prior to the start of the session. You can test your system compatibility by joining a test session here (https://support.goto.com/webinar/help/join-a-test-session-g2w060001). If you are unable to download GoToWebinar please check with your School IT provider. Please see attached Webinar-FAQs for further information. |
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Subject areas | English / Primary SI Training Package | ||||||||
Target audience |
All Teaching Staff / Deputy Head / Foundation Stage Leader / Headteacher / HLTA / Key Stage Co-ordinators / Leadership Team / Subject Leaders / Teachers
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Venue |
GoToWebinar, use own computer, XXXX XXX
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Training Provider | The Education People - Standards and School Improvement Primary | ||||||||
Admin contact | Joanne Hawker (joanne.hawker@theeducationpeople.org) | ||||||||
Facilitator/Tutor |
Christopher Such / Mary Priestley
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Part of SLA? | Yes | ||||||||
SLA(s) | Primary Training Package | ||||||||
Kent LA cost | £40.00
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Other LA/Academy cost | £40.00
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Independent/PVI cost
£40.00
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Number of credits | 4 | ||||||||
Funding information | £40 or 4 credits per delegate 20% VAT will be added at the point of invoice |
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Start date | Thursday 10 February 2022 | ||||||||
Times | 15:45-17:15 | ||||||||
Number of sessions | 1 | ||||||||