Reading for learning

Who should attend

This two-part course explores the importance of developing academic reading skills to enable students to access the curriculum in all subjects. It is suitable for all subject teachers, who would like to learn how to support reading in their subject, and for literacy leaders, who have a remit for developing reading skills across the curriculum.

What you will receive

• Live delivery from an expert National Literacy Trust trainer
• Two 90-minute interactive sessions
• Accompanying resources in advance
• The opportunity to engage with other practitioners

What you will gain from attending

In the two 90-minute sessions, you will learn about:

• The skills and processes of learning to read
• The skills and processes of reading to learn
• How to support reading comprehension in subject-specific (disciplinary) texts
• The importance of selecting appropriate texts
• Active reading strategies, which can be applied in subjects
• Strategies to support and engage reluctant readers
• Strategies to support EAL readers

Preparing for the sessions

To participate fully in a session, you will need a working microphone and camera. Please note, sessions are not recorded.

Enquires

• For all ticketed events contact Jess Hirst, Project Officer, jess.hirst@literacytrust.org.uk
• For all group or whole-school training enquiries contact Nisha Tank, Head of School Improvement, nisha.tank@literacytrust.org.uk
• For any other secondary training enquiries please call 07742 768406

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