DATE/VENUE TBA
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READING COMPREHENSION (ALL DAY PRESENTATION)
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FORMAT
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Interactive Powerpoint presentations with video and audience participation plus workshop activities
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OBJECTIVE
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To inform participants about new directions in reading comprehension. Show why some children have difficulties. To show how comprehension can be taught to all ability levels so that students develop self-regulatory strategies
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AUDIENCE
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Teachers (Primary and Secondary), psychologists, speech pathologists, teacher aids, & Parents
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SCHEDULE
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- Session 1 (9.00-10.30) What is Reading Comprehension and why do many students find it difficult?
- 10.30-11.00 Morning Tea
- Session 2 (11.00-12.30) Comprehension: Using Visual and verbal strategies to develop reading comprehension
- Lunch (12.30- 1.30)
- Session 3 (1.30-3.00) Developing strategic and self-regulating learners in cooperative settings
- Afternoon tea (3.00-3.30)
- Session 4 (3.30-4.00) Q & A Gary Woolley and volunteers from the participants.
N.B. Each of the first three sessions will be interactive and will have a 30-40 minute workshop session
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FEE
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