Building Vocabulary in KS1 and KS2
Pupils’ vocabulary affects their ability to communicate and to understand the world. This one-day workshop helps teachers develop their knowledge of how words work and suggests practical strategies for direct instruction. There will also be an exploration of how to foster a language-rich classroom.
100% of participating teachers said they would recommend this workshop to another school.
How long is the training?
This online training consists of two 90-minute sessions.
What will I learn?
- Reading, vocabulary and how they work together – the research and the ‘vocabulary gap’
- Word meaning, word knowledge and word-building – exploring new language and the three-tier model
- Learning and loving new words – direct and indirect instruction
- Practical strategies for teaching vocabulary
- Reflection and further resources
What are the costs?
£1,100 for a whole-school booking to be delivered on a mutually agreed date.
For scheduled training, £140 for a single booking, with a £25 discount per booking for National Literacy Trust members. Sign up to our newsletter to be informed of upcoming scheduled training dates.
How can I arrange training?
For more information and to arrange training, please email Ruth King: ruth.king@literacytrust.org.uk
"A very enjoyable and very relevant course with super recommendations."
Training attendee, Birmingham