Quality Differentiated Teaching Starts at Wave 1 - Stuart Kitto - SA Branch
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Quality Differentiated Teaching Starts at Wave 1 - Stuart Kitto - SA Branch

Stuart Kitto is a former principal who has been working in central office roles around disability policy and practice for the last 2 years. In this talk, he discussed the evidence around inclusion, and how schools might use waves of intervention to minimise the risk of learners slipping through the gaps. He makes some practical suggestions for schools looking to be more systematic and strategic in their approaches to planning, monitoring and stretching the learning of all.

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Designing a Low Variance Spelling & Reading Curriculum - Jenny Baker
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Designing a Low Variance Spelling & Reading Curriculum - Jenny Baker

A Low Variance Scope & Sequence is a document that outlines the “what” and the “when” of literacy teaching – particularly in relation to systematic synthetic phonics; it “prescribes” a “map” of the “route” for Tier 1 and Tier 2 teaching. In this webinar, Jenny will discuss how to select words to create the best possible entry into any sound system based on the properties that best discriminate between the chosen spellings.

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Moving towards the Science of Learning - Jack Neil
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Moving towards the Science of Learning - Jack Neil

A school improvement journey. In this practical and reflective talk, Jack Neil will explore an example of how to initiate school change towards the Science of Learning, and how to lead in a new space. Jack will emphasise that key to leading change is embracing teachers as your greatest asset.

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Using cognitive models as a roadmap for assessment and teaching reading - Prof Anne Castles
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Using cognitive models as a roadmap for assessment and teaching reading - Prof Anne Castles

Reading is a complex skill involving multiple processes, even at the single word level. In this talk, Distinguished Professor Anne Castles gave an overview of what is known about how words are read and learned in the context of an explicit cognitive model. She then illustrated how such cognitive models can provide a “roadmap” for teachers, guiding assessment and informing how best to teach word reading for maximum effects.

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Mentor Program Info Session Jul 2021
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Mentor Program Info Session Jul 2021

Interested in mentoring from one of our volunteer educators? Wanting to give back, and mentor a teacher/educator early in their Science of Learning Journey? Catch the recording for this interactive session about our Mentor Program, and place your application.

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The Science of School Improvement - David MacSporran and Yates Avenue Public School
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The Science of School Improvement - David MacSporran and Yates Avenue Public School

David MacSporran is the Principal of Yates Avenue Public School in western Sydney. The school has a clear vision for evidence-based teaching practices and continuous improvement for all staff. David and the leadership team will present an outline of how the science of reading and Explicit Direct Instruction has informed their school improvement journey.

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Writing and the science of learning - Daisy Christodoulou
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Writing and the science of learning - Daisy Christodoulou

Think Forward Educators is thrilled to welcome Daisy Christodoulou to speak with us. Join us for an evening with one of the world’s most influential educators. Daisy provides her take on some of her areas of expertise, including Effective instruction, Assessment, and Writing.

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TFE Nov Webinar Churchill Primary
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TFE Nov Webinar Churchill Primary

Churchill Primary uses an Explicit Direct Instruction approach, teaching the five components of literacy based on the science of reading. Principal, Jacquie Burrows has overseen significant increases in NAPLAN literacy results using this approach, and expects to see this trend continue.

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