Structured Literacy
Explore how Cognition Education can support your school with Structured Literacy Implementation and Professional Learning and Development.
Are you seeking guidance on implementing Structured Literacy with fidelity in your educational setting?
Our team offers professional development opportunities tailored to empower educators like you with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful Structured Literacy implementation.
By leveraging evidence-based practices and embracing learner-centered approaches rooted in your unique cultural context, our dedication is to support you in crafting quality literacy programmes that resonate across your entire school community.
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What is Structured Literacy?
Structured Literacy represents a comprehensive instructional framework designed to systematically teach literacy skills while emphasising strong oral language foundations. At its core, Structured Literacy aligns with established insights into how the brain learns to read and write. Our approach highlights key elements crucial for educators:
– Brain Science Integration: We integrate cutting-edge research on learning theory into classroom practices and programme designs, ensuring optimal learning environments.
– Phonological and Phonemic Awareness: Structured Literacy underscores the importance of phonics, phonological and phonemic awarenesss — essential components for developing proficient readers and writers.
– Scope and Sequence: Our approach provides clear guidance on what to teach and when, promoting consistency and coherence in literacy instruction.
– Adaptability: Recognising that every learner is unique, our approach allows for flexibility and customisation to meet diverse student needs effectively.
– Equity Focus: Structured Literacy fosters an inclusive learning environment by prioritising the individual learning needs of each student, promoting equitable access to literacy education.
Structured Literacy PLD Series: A deep dive into explicit instruction
Elevate your teaching practice by building knowledge through our comprehensive webinar series focusing on “Explicit Teaching”, one of the key components of structured literacy.
This five-part professional development journey is designed to equip kaiako with cutting-edge, research-based strategies in explicit teaching for literacy. Each session offers practical tools to enhance your instruction to boost student achievement. Participants will have the opportunity to share effective practices and gain access to research and resources.
Why Attend?
- Evidence-Based Approaches: Gain insights into the science of learning and explicit teaching methodologies proven to enhance literacy outcomes for all learners.
- Practical Application: Engage in interactive activities and receive ready-to-use strategies for immediate classroom implementation.
- Coverage: Discover the essentials of “Explicit Teaching” in literacy, including phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, reading and writing comprehension skills, and assessment for learning in literacy.
Each webinar combines expert insights with practical, classroom-ready strategies. Participants will engage in interactive activities, receive valuable resources, and have opportunities for Q&A with presenters.
Ideal for teachers and leaders committed to advancing literacy outcomes through explicit teaching methodologies.
$300 per teacher. Group registrations also available.
Contact us to express your interest.
Webinar Topics
Webinar 1. Explicit Teaching Uncovered: Foundations and Practical Applications
Discover the science of learning and the roots of explicit teaching in this engaging webinar. Gain practical insights into applying explicit teaching techniques in primary classrooms to enhance learning for all students. Join us to bridge theory and practice, establish your foundational knowledge, and elevate your instructional strategies.
Webinar 2. Word-Level Strategies: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, and Vocabulary
In this webinar we dive into explicit strategies for teaching critical word-level skills. Engage in interactive activities to boost phonemic awareness, phonics, and vocabulary development. This session provides practical tools and techniques to enhance your literacy instruction, helping students build strong foundational skills for reading success. Perfect for educators aiming to elevate their approach to word-level teaching.
Webinar 3. Sentence Sculpting: Clarity and Cohesion in Student Writing
In the webinar participants will explore effective strategies for explicitly teaching sentence structure. The session includes hands-on activities designed to illustrate these techniques, providing practical applications for classroom teaching. Educators will gain insights into helping students develop clarity and cohesion in their writing, equipping them with tools to enhance their students’ sentence-level skills.
Webinar 4. Effective Strategies for Text Generation & Comprehension
In this webinar participants will learn practical strategies for teaching text generation and comprehension. The session covers effective techniques for transforming ideas into structured writing, with hands-on activities to model these approaches. Educators will gain tools to enhance their students’ writing skills and comprehension, bridging the gap from initial ideas to polished texts.
Webinar 5. Explicit Insights: Sharpening Literacy Skills Through Assessment
In this webinar, we explore effective strategies for assessment in literacy. This session will delve into formative assessments, diagnostic tools, and feedback techniques to guide your teaching. Discover how to use assessment data to tailor instruction, support diverse learners, and boost student achievement. Equip yourself with actionable strategies to enhance literacy outcomes and drive student success.
Professional Development for Successful Implementation:
Embarking on the journey of Structured Literacy implementation requires not just resources but also robust professional development support. Our team offers tailored training approaches designed to equip educators with the pedagogical content knowledge and practical strategies essential for effective Structured Literacy implementation. Our approach includes:
Pedagogical Content Knowledge:
We prioritise enhancing educators’ understanding of language acquisition, phonological awareness, and the cognitive principles underlying literacy instruction.
Hands-On Training:
Our workshops provide practical, hands-on experience, allowing educators to translate theoretical knowledge into actionable strategies for the classroom.
Supportive Guidance:
From PLD design to day-to-day implementation, our team offers ongoing support and guidance, ensuring educators feel confident and prepared at every stage of the journey.
Customised Solutions:
Recognising the unique needs of Aotearoa New Zealand Schools, we tailor our professional development offerings to align with your specific goals, challenges, and context.
Contact us to enquire about your school’s tailored Structured Learning PLD solution.
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