Secondary CPD: Building vocabulary in the secondary curriculum

This course

This online training involves two 90-minute sessions.

Tickets can be purchased for individual parts of the training, or both parts

Part one: Thursday 6 February 2025 15:30-17:00

Part two: Thursday 27 February 2025 15:30-17:00

Course content

Building Vocabulary part one: Whole school leadership

• Examine recent research into the vocabulary gap and its correlation with attainment
• Consider the role of academic language in the curriculum and the challenge of the ‘vocabulary jump’ at transition
• Support subject leaders to plan a strategic approach to the teaching of vocabulary

Building Vocabulary part two: Teaching and learning

• Develop an understanding of indirect and direct vocabulary acquisition
• Explore strategies to support direct vocabulary teaching in a range of curriculum subjects
• Build knowledge of word morphology and how to teach it

Audience

• Secondary subject teachers and leaders, whole-school literacy leaders

Cost

• £140 parts one and two
• £70 part one only
• £70 part two only

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