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Part 5: Celebrating Growth in Literacy
Transforming Literacy: A Journey of Growth and Innovation In a thought-provoking conversation between Sharon Callen, a literacy consultant, and Tamara Biddle, a Foundation year teacher at Mount Barker South Primary School, we gain valuable insights into the transformation of literacy teaching practices. This inspiring discussion reveals how moving away from...
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Getting Better at Conferring, Yrs 3-6
Transforming Reading Instruction Through Five-Minute Conferences In a recent podcast featuring literacy expert Sharon Callen, educators were introduced to a powerful approach to reading instruction that centres on brief, targeted conferences with students. These five-minute interactions offer teachers a window into students' reading processes while providing immediate, actionable feedback that...
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Part 4: Celebrating Growth in Literacy
Building a Passionate Reading and Writing Community in Your Classroom When was the last time your students were so captivated by each other's writing that you could hear a pin drop in your classroom? For Robert Kennedy, a dedicated Mt Barker South Primary School primary teacher in his third year...
