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What is the Language Experience Approach?
Posted by Sharon Callen
LATEST BLOG: Student engagement can be increased by bringing a child's own language and experiences into their reading and writing. On Episode 80 of The Teacher's Toolkit for Literacy, host Sharon Callen was joined by leading Australian educator Diane Snowball to explore the Language Experience Approach. Sharon and Diane believe...
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Unleashing 'On the Spot' Teaching Strategies, Ep 90
Posted by Sharon Callen
LATEST PODCAST: This podcast episode with expert numeracy consultant Rob Vingerhoets covers various teaching strategies, including apprenticeship vs lecture style learning Various components of apprenticeship style learning are covered: 'On the Spot' teaching, immediate feedback, engaging tasks, and students as teachers. Other aspects include explicit teaching, student reflection, using key...
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How to Build Units of Work for Different Text Types
Posted by Sharon Callen
LATEST BLOG: Embracing diversity, using different technologies and constantly reviewing are key elements for teachers to create an impactful unit of work. On Episode 79 of The Teacher's Toolkit for Literacy, host Sharon Callen was joined by Bridgewater Primary School teachers Liam Bucco and Liz Sanderson. The group talked about...
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The Hidden Power of Reading Journals, Ep 89
Posted by Sharon Callen
LATEST PODCAST: In the latest podcast episode, Sharon Callen and her team explore the hidden power of Reading Journals and their significance in education. They address the challenges faced by teachers and how Reading Journals can help overcome them. Sharon defines what a Reading Journal is and explains its implementation,...
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