Speaker
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Susie SpolanderAs an experienced English consultant, Susie works nationally and internationally with schools, academies, partnerships and organisations to develop and improve all aspects of English across the primary age range.
Prior to establishing her independent consultancy business, she worked as a Primary Strategies Literacy Consultant and then as an English Consultant for Oxfordshire County Council’s School Improvement Service.
Susie has written, developed and led a wide variety of training events, programmes and projects to address current local and national educational priorities and, in recognition of this work, has been awarded the Gold Quality Mark for Professional Development by the London Institute of Education.
Location
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Developing Reading in KS2 for Teachers
Focus: Curriculum
For: KS2 teachers and English subject leaders
Description:
The EEF guidance Improving Literacy in KS2 advises schools to support pupils to develop fluent reading capabilities and to teach reading comprehension strategies through modelling and supported practice. (EEF 2020) Join this interactive online course that focuses on developing the skills of effective reading in KS2, as well as the enthusiasm to become a lifelong reader.
This course encompasses the key elements of reading – word reading, fluency and comprehension. Recent research and guidance will be shared, along with the associated subject knowledge of these key elements, and participants will have the opportunity to explore a variety of practical, proven approaches for teaching and developing each aspect in the KS2 curriculum. We will focus on equipping children with the skills, confidence and motivation they need to become enthusiastic, lifelong readers.
Participants will:
- develop an understanding of the elements of reading and the associated skills and strategies for effective teaching and learning
- consider the range of approaches to teach and develop reading skills and how they can be used effectively to meet learners’ needs
- discuss the use of quality, focused questioning and feedback in reading
- explore the development of meaningful discussion within reading sessions
- acquire practical ideas for use back in school
Director’s Note:
How much training and support have your KS2 teachers actually had with teaching reading? Lots of school leaders are telling me they are identifying issues in Years 3, 4 and 5 following lockdown. Support your KS2 teachers with how to address this.