How to improve the teaching of reading
The 2021 Summit prompted participants to think about how we might continuously improve the teaching of reading in initial teacher education. The focus was on the place of phonics in a balanced approach to the teaching of reading.
The event was much more than a conference or a talk fest – informed and creative educators and educational stakeholders came together to shape-shift the work in initial teacher education and support beginner teacher experiences, school leadership initiatives and key stakeholder policy decisions.
A team of guest speakers presented short TEDx style contributions, interactive conversations, inspiring case studies and workshops.
2021 Creating Futures Summit Trailer
2021 Creating Futures Summit - Full recording
2021 Summit Wrap Up
Presentations
Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
Donna Pendergast
Setting the scene
Cheryl Vardon
Respecting Children's Voices as they Learn
Beryl Exley
The Teaching of Reading in Initial Teacher Education
Myra Geddes
Early Learning is Everyone’s Business – Establishing a pattern of success
Sarah Richardson
Preparation to teach reading
Dr Melinda Miller
Framing the whole child
Dr Misty Adoniou
English is a Morphophonemic Language
Dr Paul Gardner
Reading the future
Associate Professor Jessica Mantei
A balanced approach to literacy teaching
Julie Sheperd
...and that is how the English language works
Dr Deb Brosseuk
Teaching the Six Components of Reading through Inquiry-based Pedagogy
Emma Gulliford-Doomadgee
An Indigenous case study honouring children’s diversity for reading and writing
Wendy Doyle
Inclusive Education- Every child’s right to read
Adele Amorsen
Bridging Literacy - The crossover between early childhood education and care and the early years of schooling
Kristy Cundell
Cook with it, play with it, read with it, sing with it – A balanced approach to phonics
Jantiena Batt
Leading School Pedagogical Reform - Teaching reading in the early years
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