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Supporting All Learners: Scaffolding Challenging Texts and Ideas
Online
Wed 6 May
3.45PM-5.15PM
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn and apply an evidence-based approach to ensuring all students can access and learn from complex texts and ideas. You'll learn how to plan lessons that build the knowledge students need before reading, so they can understand complex ideas and produce stronger writing. Walk away with a clear, practical sequence you can apply immediately.
Re-Thinking Literacy - What the Science of Reading Means for Every Classroom
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In this free 40-minute webinar, teachers will develop a clear understanding of what is required to ensure all students can access and learn from complex texts and ideas.
The session will explore what current debates around the Science of Reading mean for classroom practice (beyond phonics) and how to use this knowledge to maintain rigour while better supporting all students to learn successfully.
How Designing Units for Cognitive Load Supports Every Learner, Without Differentiating
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Our series of trainings begins with a foundational idea that can make the biggest difference to how your classroom runs day to day.
This free 50-minute training focuses on how to use Cognitive Load Theory to make planning easier and ensure learning transfers beyond the lesson, especially for struggling students..
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