Building Community through Reading and Writing

Challenging the notion of the 'Bell Curve' by using differentiation to foster and support student learning.

We will consider the implications of working with developmental continuums in literacy with practical ideas that you can implement in your classroom.

Children working at their own pace through a developmental curriculum require opportunities to take responsibility for their own learning by identifying and working towards specific learning intentions and individual goals.

This session will also include:

• ways of inviting ownership and participation through inclusive strategies;
• the place for reflective dialogue and respectful listening;
• and making and sharing connections.

 Audience: All

 Workshop materials: Open-mindedness  

Presenters:

Bev May

Australian International School Singapore

Assistant Head of Junior School

bev_may@ais.com.sg

Years of teaching experience. Too many and still learning. Areas of developing expertise - bus issues and bullying. Current Professional Learning - Masters in Literacy. Current Position - Assistant Head of Junior School (Curriculum Focus). Teaching challenges - innovative Literacy/language practice that enables effective progress or learning for each individual student within a community learning together.

Kerryl Howarth

Australian International School Singapore

Year 2 Team Leader

kerryl_howarth@ais.com.sg

Years of teaching experience. Too many and still learning. Areas of development expertise - Facilitating team learniing and collaborative planning. Current Professional Learning- Masters in Leadsrship and Managment in Education. Current Position - Year 2 Team Leader Challenges - Managing differentiation and self-determination in literacy learning.