Course description
The Term 4 primary session: describes how teachers can model writing and reading at various levels, guide student practice and then gather information required to make effective instructional decisions about what to do next. Leaders will develop their understanding of a range of techniques using the DECYP text-based units, including:
– How the gradual release of responsibility can look at different phases of primary, and for different skills
– Techniques teachers can use while modelling and guiding student practice across primary
– Ways in which the provided checking for understanding activities can be adapted and adjusted for different classes
– How to strategically use checking for understanding in the classroom
– What information teachers can glean from a check for understanding
– How this information can then be used as a basis for teachers using professional judgement to decide on what to do as a result
– What to look for in implementation, and ways of supporting teachers to build their practice
Course outcomes
Literacy leaders will be better prepared to lead the implementation of text-based units and guide school-level preparation for these units. They will have a deeper level of understanding about the text based units, their principles and how they can be implemented.
Australian Professional Standards
- Standard 2 – Know content and how to teach it
- Standard 3 – Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
- Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning
Principal Capability Framework
Personal
- P2 – Is confident in ability to make a difference to teaching and learning
Knowledge and Expertise
- K2 – Applies contemporary theories of learning, teaching and leading
- K4 – Leads curriculum, pedagogy and assessment
- K6 – Leads, models and engages in professional learning