Fast-track Phonics
We are holding workshops for: early childhood; primary; and secondary ESOL teachers; teacher aides and homeschooling parents, in 2023 and 2024:
- Creative and fun teaching methods appeal to pupils, teachers and parents.
- Research-proven methodology means guaranteed better results.
Early childhood – setting a literacy blueprint through phonemic awareness
- Te Whāriki – Communication – Mana reo strand
- What is phonemic awareness?
- How does this advantage children in their early years?
- Alphabet letters and sounds – why it is so important for children to know the difference?
- Exploring alphabet sounds in a systematic, fun way, including writing.
- Encouraging letter-sound awareness through flash card presentation and games
- Stimulating early phonological awareness – what strategies can be used?
- Monitoring children’s progress through simple assessments.
- How parents and caregivers can reinforce phonemic awareness
- Conclusion – How does the above relate to Te Whāriki ?
(This course covers all alphabet sounds.)
Early primary – setting a reading foundation through structured literacy approaches – Part 1
- What is structured literacy?
- Why is this so beneficial for all learners?
- Developing phonemic awareness – how can we make this fun?
- Developing phonological awareness – what multisensory strategies can be used?
- Encouraging letter-sound recognition through flash card presentation and games
- Encouraging letter-sound recognition through writing activities
- Blending of sounds(encoding) for early reading; and segmenting of sounds(decoding) for reading and spelling skills.
- Developing reading comprehension skills
- Building sequential word banks
- Developing handwriting and writing fluency skills
- How parents and caregivers can reinforce structured literacy
(This course covers the 44 basic sounds of the English language. Parts 2 and 3 will cover the many alternative spellings of these sounds and silent letters.)
Intervention for Older Learners- using Structured Literacy approaches to build reading confidence
- General overview – structured literacy approaches– teaching strategies
- Science of Reading – research and findings
- Multi-sensory resources for older learners – actions, songs, flashcards, workbooks, videos
- Applying early reading strategies with a mature focus
- Extending reading comprehension and writing fluency skills
- Diagnostic assessment of learner difficulties – general introduction
- Assessment tools – testing for knowledge of :
– basic 44 sounds – most common spellings
– alternative spellings of long vowels
– alternative spellings of short vowels, consonants and silent letters - Assessing reading comprehension and writing fluency skills.
- Using assessment results to plan intervention strategy and timeline
- Strategies for building learner self confidence
- Ongoing phonic checks/ general reading and writing assessment
In-person workshops
Evidence shows that structured literacy approaches work for all learners. However, when it comes to implementation, one size does not fit all. An Eagle English ‘in-person’ workshop will enable teachers and teacher-aides to start using structured literacy approaches in a confident and effective manner.
Eagle English provides a prior consultation with relevant staff to tailor PLD to suit the needs of your school, ‘home school’, centre, or other education institution. PLD includes a comprehensive workshop, follow-up classroom support, and optional follow-up workshops.
In Term 4, school-based PLD is available for primary, and secondary ESOL teachers in the Kapiti-Horowhenua and Wellington regions, by arrangement.
Online training
There is also online training for homeschooling and other interested parents/caregivers
Costs for all workshops include GST*
Initial consultation – phone, online or email………………Free
Requirements
- Participants are required to purchase the relevant teacher guide in advance.
- Schools are required to provide a suitable room, equipment, and refreshments. (If this is not possible, additional costs will be incurred.)