Preventing Early Maths Difficulties: Screening that Counts!
Gaps in mathematics achievement are evident early and persist. Following in the footsteps of recent advances in reading science,...
Gaps in mathematics achievement are evident early and persist. Following in the footsteps of recent advances in reading science, efforts are now underway to ensure that early years teachers have the knowledge and tools to identify students who are...
Gaps in mathematics achievement are evident early and persist. Following in the footsteps of recent advances in reading science, efforts are now underway to ensure that early years teachers have the knowledge and tools to identify students who are likely to go on to struggle with mathematics. This session will review the most recent research on the knowledge and skills most predictive of mathematics difficulties, how they are best measured, and the implications for schools and teachers.
This webinar has been recorded and the recording is available for two weeks after the event
This is a replay of the event from Monday 29th July 2024, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm AEST (Melbourne Time)
Automaticity in Numeracy
A common barrier for students who experience learning difficulties in numeracy is lack of automaticity in basic facts. The impact is that they...
A common barrier for students who experience learning difficulties in numeracy is lack of automaticity in basic facts. The impact is that they then ‘use up’ mental resources on calculations and cannot adequately attend to higher order aspects of mathematics or numeracy tasks. This workshop will provide...
A common barrier for students who experience learning difficulties in numeracy is lack of automaticity in basic facts. The impact is that they then ‘use up’ mental resources on calculations and cannot adequately attend to higher order aspects of mathematics or numeracy tasks. This workshop will provide a brief, evidence-informed rationale for developing automaticity in number facts, including consideration of how this differs from rote learning. Then the key focus will be on strategies and approaches for teaching number facts and examples of games and activities to help develop automaticity. The content of this workshop will be relevant to teachers of students of any age who experience learning difficulties in numeracy. Presented by Dr Anne Bellert.
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Handwriting Assessment and Intervention with Primary School-Aged Children
Despite the increasing use of digital devices, handwriting remains an essential skill. Developing good handwriting habits in the early...
Despite the increasing use of digital devices, handwriting remains an essential skill. Developing good handwriting habits in the early years establishes a foundation for a lifetime of effective written communication. Children who struggle with handwriting may feel frustrated, embarrassed,...
Despite the increasing use of digital devices, handwriting remains an essential skill. Developing good handwriting habits in the early years establishes a foundation for a lifetime of effective written communication. Children who struggle with handwriting may feel frustrated, embarrassed, and ashamed of their work, which can lead to a sense of failure and inadequacy. This can negatively impact a child's self-esteem, confidence, emotional well-being and overall social development. Children may adopt a strategy of resistance and avoidance when confronted with a task that they think will be difficult. That is often because they are aware of their problems and anxious not to expose themselves to failure. Efficient letter formation, spacing, size, alignment as well as adequate speed and establishing a functional pain-free pencil grasp, are all important components of effective handwriting development. Ingrained poor and inefficient habits and motor patterns are more challenging to unlearn the older the child gets. Early identification of difficulties and timely intervention are key to preventing issues from escalating and affecting other aspects of a child's academic progress. This 60 min presentation by Occupational Therapist Mel Micallef, will cover some common difficulties that children encounter when developing handwriting skills, and some intervention strategies that can be implemented in the classroom and at home.
*** This session is part of our writing course "Think it, Say it, Write it! The Fundamentals of Written Expression". As we did not have permission from all speakers to include their presentations in the On-Demand library the course is not available as a complete bundle. ***
Rethinking Whole Class Spelling Instruction
The ability to spell well is extremely important, both for writing and, perhaps less obviously, for reading. Much debate...
The ability to spell well is extremely important, both for writing and, perhaps less obviously, for reading. Much debate has revolved around whether spelling should be formally taught, and how it should be taught. This presentation by Dr Alison...
The ability to spell well is extremely important, both for writing and, perhaps less obviously, for reading. Much debate has revolved around whether spelling should be formally taught, and how it should be taught. This presentation by Dr Alison Madelaine (Senior Research Fellow), will address some of the problems with more traditional list-based spelling instruction and look at a more efficient, evidence-based and language-based method of teaching English spelling to primary school students.
*** This session is part of our writing course "Think it, Say it, Write it! The Fundamentals of Written Expression". As we did not have permission from all speakers to include their presentations in the On-Demand library the course is not available as a complete bundle. ***
Interweaving Text Structure – Teaching Types of Writing
This presentation by Literacy Intervention Specialist, Jacnita Conway, will explore the three types of writing taught at schools: narrative,...
This presentation by Literacy Intervention Specialist, Jacnita Conway, will explore the three types of writing taught at schools: narrative, informational and opinion writing and how these types of writing develop from the early years to secondary.
*** This session is...
This presentation by Literacy Intervention Specialist, Jacnita Conway, will explore the three types of writing taught at schools: narrative, informational and opinion writing and how these types of writing develop from the early years to secondary.
*** This session is part of our writing course "Think it, Say it, Write it! The Fundamentals of Written Expression". As we did not have permission from all speakers to include their presentations in the On-Demand library the course is not available as a complete bundle. ***
Introduction to the Writing Rope
Speech Pathologist Laura Glisson, provides an introduction to Joan Sedita's Writing Rope (2019). She will discuss each strand of the...
Speech Pathologist Laura Glisson, provides an introduction to Joan Sedita's Writing Rope (2019). She will discuss each strand of the writing rope which is necessary for skilled writing. This session sets the scene for the more detailed presentations on each strand of...
Speech Pathologist Laura Glisson, provides an introduction to Joan Sedita's Writing Rope (2019). She will discuss each strand of the writing rope which is necessary for skilled writing. This session sets the scene for the more detailed presentations on each strand of the writing rope that is available as part of the wider writing course.
Syntax and Sentence Construction: A Narrative Approach
This webinar is presented by Jenny Baker, and will showcase the need to teach syntactic devices within a functional...
This webinar is presented by Jenny Baker, and will showcase the need to teach syntactic devices within a functional context. It will address how to:
analyse whole class stories using “Sketch Engine”
identify grammatical goals for Tier 1 and 2 lessons
use...
This webinar is presented by Jenny Baker, and will showcase the need to teach syntactic devices within a functional context. It will address how to:
analyse whole class stories using “Sketch Engine”
identify grammatical goals for Tier 1 and 2 lessons
use a whole-class writing program
employ and adapt a model text
teach grammatical devices
differentiate instruction and expectations
*** This session is part of our writing course "Think it, Say it, Write it! The Fundamentals of Written Expression". As we did not have permission from all speakers to include their presentations in the On-Demand library the course is not available as a complete bundle. ***
Oral Language in the Early Years – What Works?
In this session, Laura Glisson (Speech Pathologist) will unpack the evidence around oral language instruction in the early years...
In this session, Laura Glisson (Speech Pathologist) will unpack the evidence around oral language instruction in the early years (Foundation to Year 2). With a particular focus on vocabulary development, storytelling and listening comprehension, Laura will bring a range...
In this session, Laura Glisson (Speech Pathologist) will unpack the evidence around oral language instruction in the early years (Foundation to Year 2). With a particular focus on vocabulary development, storytelling and listening comprehension, Laura will bring a range of practical strategies for immediate implementation in the classroom to support all learners, including those with language disorders.
Syntax for Success
In this webinar, Dawn Grant-Skiba will explore why syntax - the arrangement of words and phrases - matters in...
In this webinar, Dawn Grant-Skiba will explore why syntax - the arrangement of words and phrases - matters in high school. She will discuss practical ways of embedding theory into your teaching, such as how to identify issues with...
In this webinar, Dawn Grant-Skiba will explore why syntax - the arrangement of words and phrases - matters in high school. She will discuss practical ways of embedding theory into your teaching, such as how to identify issues with syntax in your students' work and give useful feedback, ways to inspire students to use the strategies, and what areas are most useful for focusing on in high school.
RTI – Identifying Common Types of Reading Difficulties within at RTI Framework
Louise Spear-Swerling will present on Identifying common types of reading difficulties.
Louise Spear-Swerling will present on Identifying common types of reading difficulties.
Louise Spear-Swerling will present on Identifying common types of reading difficulties.
RTI – Developing Tier 3 Interventions for Students with Learning Difficulties
Dr Alison Madelaine will present on designing Tier 3 interventions.
Dr Alison Madelaine will present on designing Tier 3 interventions.
Dr Alison Madelaine will present on designing Tier 3 interventions.
RTI – What the Research Says: How to Embed Small-Group Tuition in Schools
Julie Sonnemann will go through how to embed small-group tuition in schools, and how this aligns with research.
Julie Sonnemann will go through how to embed small-group tuition in schools, and how this aligns with research.
Julie Sonnemann will go through how to embed small-group tuition in schools, and how this aligns with research.
RTI – Assessments for screening and monitoring literacy and numeracy
This 105 min session will cover assessments for screening and monitoring literacy and numeracy, the development and use of...
This 105 min session will cover assessments for screening and monitoring literacy and numeracy, the development and use of the WARs (Dr Robyn Wheldall and Dr Nicola Bell), Numeracy and Mathematics using the RTI Model (Dr Siobhan Merlo) Universal...
This 105 min session will cover assessments for screening and monitoring literacy and numeracy, the development and use of the WARs (Dr Robyn Wheldall and Dr Nicola Bell), Numeracy and Mathematics using the RTI Model (Dr Siobhan Merlo) Universal Screening with Dibels and setting SMART targets for students with learning difficulties (Julie Scali).
RTI – Fundamentals of Response to Intervention
Julie Scali will present on the "Fundamentals of Response to Intervention" in this 45 minute session.
Julie Scali will present on the "Fundamentals of Response to Intervention" in this 45 minute session.
Julie Scali will present on the "Fundamentals of Response to Intervention" in this 45 minute session.
RTI – The Magic is in the Instruction with Anita Archer
In this 90 min session, Anita Archer discusses explicit instruction and provides her "Archerisms".
In this 90 min session, Anita Archer discusses explicit instruction and provides her "Archerisms".
In this 90 min session, Anita Archer discusses explicit instruction and provides her "Archerisms".
RTI – Unlocking Effective Implementation
In this 45 min session, Katrina Stocker discusses effective implementation of Response to Intervention and provides her insights and...
In this 45 min session, Katrina Stocker discusses effective implementation of Response to Intervention and provides her insights and strategies from a school’s perspective.
In this 45 min session, Katrina Stocker discusses effective implementation of Response to Intervention and provides her insights and strategies from a school’s perspective.
