This one-day Professional Learning Workshop aims to build teacher capacity by introducing teachers to an explicit, structured and multi-tiered approach to teaching spelling. Delivered by Dr Tessa Daffern, this workshop provides a thorough overview of the research underpinning the CoST, the importance of following standardised assessment protocols and interpreting the results. Dr Daffern also explains essential metalanguage for explicit teaching, how to monitor progress, maximise the use of the CoST Dashboard resources, and implement high quality instructional techniques. Teachers are given practical advice and ample opportunities for practice to ensure the successful implementation of the CoST Dashboard in their school. As an interactive professional learning experience, this workshop prepares participants to confidently use and maximise the benefits of the CoST Dashboard to improve student learning in spelling.
Workshop attendance for first-time users of the CoST Dashboard is strongly encouraged.
What the workshop covers: 1 Day (6 Hours)
▪ A summary of the research underpinning the CoST Dashboard.
▪ An overview of the CoST assessment and administration procedures.
▪ An explanation of how to interpret the CoST results (standardised error analysis data).
▪ An overview of the CoST Dashboard structure and materials.
▪ Principles for successful and effective implementation including scoping and sequencing.
▪ Strategies for teaching the phonological, orthographic and morphological components of spelling.
▪ Examples of teaching cross-mapping skills for consolidation and deepening vocabulary knowledge.
▪ Video observations of teaching examples in action in authentic classroom settings.
▪ Demonstrations and practice activities to consolidate understanding.
▪ Examples of progress monitoring assessments to inform ongoing instructional decisions.
Who should attend?
This Professional Learning Workshop is for accredited schools only.
▪ Classroom teachers
▪ Stage leaders, literacy leaders and curriculum coordinators
Enquiries: admin@literacyeducationsolutions.com
There are no upcoming dates for this event.