Wednesday
18th June 2008 : 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
Course
description: This
half day session will look at the issues facing reluctant readers and
suggest resources and practical ideas to motivate them and convince
them that reading is 'cool'!
This training is provided thanks to the generosity of Barrington Stoke,
publishers of books for dyslexic, struggling and reluctant readers,
who are celebrating their 10th birthday this year. Their books can be
obtained through Schools Library Service. Visit their web site at www.barringtonstoke.co.uk
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Suitable
for: Special
school teachers and special needs co-ordinators KS2/3/4
Tutor:
Julia Rowlandson. Julia gained her experience as Deputy head of a specialist
boys' school and in her time as Education Director of Barrington Stoke.
She lectures widely on a range of SpLD issues and is currently working
on the 'No to failure' project, identifying children in Yr 3 and 7 who
are at risk of failing.
Venue:
Schools Library Service, New Barnfield, Travellers Lane, Hatfield AL10
8XG
Cost:
This training will be delivered at no
cost to the school.
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training will cover the following areas: |
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- The 3 components
of reading
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- Different
types of readers
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- Motivating
reluctant readers
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- Accessible
texts and practical ideas to hook the reader
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- Presenting
user friendly material
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learning outcomes: |
- To empathise
with the feelings and issues facing a reluctant reader
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- To identify
the barriers and assess at what stage the reader is at
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- To increase
awareness of appropriate published materials
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- To put
in place motivational ideas
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- To present
written materials in an accessible way
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To
Book: Please
print course booking form, available here www.herts-sls.org.uk
and complete for each course booking. Return to SLS by post, Fax (01707
281611) phone (01707 281630) or email to service@herts-sls.org.uk
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