Developing literacy in science

This course

This online training involves two 90-minute sessions

Autumn term dates TBC

Course content

• Uses evidence from research and theory to investigate effective literacy strategies for teaching and learning science (physics, chemistry and biology)
• Introduces active reading strategies with science texts
• Develops knowledge and strategies for teaching scientific vocabulary
• Introduces a framework for modelling and planning longer writing questions

Audience

• Secondary subject leaders and practitioners
• Literacy leaders, who may be supporting a subject area

For more information, download the course agenda.

Costs

£140 for a single ticket

£1,400 for a group session

Enquiries

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