This course
This online training involves two 90-minute sessions.
Option 1:
Session one: Wednesday 15 June 2022 15.30 – 17.00
Session two: Wednesday 22 June 2022 15.30 – 17.00
Option 2:
Session one: Tuesday 1 November 2022 15.30 – 17.00
Session two: Tuesday 8 November 2022 15.30 – 17.00
Course content
- Explores the literacy demands of GCSE subjects
- Develops strategies for improving reading comprehension, focusing on active reading
- Highlights different text types for subject areas and specific writing conventions for different subjects
- Promotes the teaching of academic language and direct vocabulary instruction
- Examines the use of key academic writing tools such as nominalisation
Audience
- Secondary literacy leads who are new to or developing in role
- Secondary practitioners, who are new to or beginning to develop their understanding of disciplinary literacy.
Cost
£120 for a single ticket
£1,200 for a group session
Enquires
- For all ticketed events contact Kate Warde, Conferences and Events Manager
- For all group or whole-school training enquiries contact Nisha Tank, Programme Manager, School Improvement