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Literacy and Numeracy

We work with schools to build the literacy and numeracy capability of school leaders and teachers to accelerate learning outcomes for all students.

Talk, Think, Read, Write: Practical Strategies for Supporting Early Literacy

This course will help Kaiāwhina / Teacher Aides / Learning Assistants to use the language, identity and culture of ākonga to support their strengths and needs in talking, reading and writing.

Talk, Think, Read, Write: Practical Strategies for Supporting Early Literacy
Category

Teacher Aide

Literacy

Structure

Workshop

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Role/Audience

Teacher Aide

Duration

1-day workshop

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Mode

Face to face

Location

Auckland

Funding

Self-funded

Ministry funded

Overview

This course will be offered kanohi ki te kanohi / in-person in 2024.

About the course

Course information

Kanohi ki te kanohi / in-person workshops will be held once each term at 21A Rangipawa Road, One Tree Hill at the Auckland Reading Recovery Centre from 9am to 3pm.

2024 dates:

  • Term 2: Monday, July 8
What we will cover

Upon completion of the course, Teacher Aides / Learning Assistants will be able to:

  • engage ākonga as learners (observing and listening),
  • clarify the links between reading and writing,
  • extend ākonga conversations through open questioning,
  • support children to write stories (co-writing techniques),
  • make links between children’s experiences and the text being read,
  • engage with learners' teachers, families and whānau,
  • support children to select and use appropriate texts to read, and
  • explore key resources.

While aimed at supporting early years literacy, this workshop series has also been adapted for Teacher Aides working with all age groups.

Attendees will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

This course builds capability in the following Teacher Aide Competency areas:

  • Communication: Understand and support language development
  • Learning support: Maintain class engagement and participation in learning;  Knowledge and proficiency of specific programmes and/or curriculum areas; Employ basic knowledge of learning theories and child/youth development.
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Cost

Cost

$600 per person + GST  

The Teacher Aide PLD funding for 2023-24 has been fully allocated, and the fund is now closed to new applications. If you are interested in participating in the PLD, schools and teachers/teacher aides are welcome to self-fund to confirm attendance.

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This course is based on content developed by Assoc. Prof. Rebecca Jesson, and will be facilitated regionally by Reading Recovery Trainers and Tutors.

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