2018 Term 3 AISWA Professional Learning Flipbook

Term 3 - 2018 Program

Master Classes, Courses, Information
Sessions & Services

AISWA Schools Psychology Service
Leadership & Teacher Quality
Inclusive Education
Early Childhood
Curriculum
Numeracy
Literacy
ICT

AISWA Schools Psychology Service

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Bas Snijder & Julie Townsend (AISWA)

6 and 13 August 2018

This 14 hour course teaches adults how to assist adolescents who are experiencing a mental
health crisis or developing a mental health problem.
The course is suitable for adults working with adolescents (those aged between 12 and 18 years),
however, it can also be relevant for those helping people who are a little younger or older.
Course Content
Participants will learn about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of these mental
health problems, where and how to get help and what sort of help has been shown by research to
be effective.

© Mental Health First Aid Australia

CN11735 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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AISWA Schools Psychology Service

How to choose an SEL (Social and
Emotional Learning) Program for your
School

Tammy Barnes (AISWA) - Mandy Marett (AISWA)

10 September 2018

SEL research demonstrates that systematically teaching social and emotional skills in schools
-the skills of “emotional intelligence”- results in greater caring, compassion, engagement,
responsible behavior, and improved academic performance in students (CASEL, 2008).
This practical workshop will focus on:
• Key features of some evidence based SEL Programs
• How to choose the best program to cater for your school’s needs

CN11920 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Leadership & Teacher Quality

Aspiring Leaders

Janet Wilmot

9 April 2018 - 26 June 2018 - 12 September 2018

This program is for anyone considering a leadership role in an Independent school.
Please note that this course builds upon each day and participants should therefore attend the full
course to gain maximum benefit.
This is the eighth year that this highly successful course has been offered. The program for 2018
has been designed based on the feedback received from participants over the years and will be
flexible in order to respond to the needs of the group.
The course will be facilitated over three days and is suitable for those who are currently in middle
leadership roles, teachers who aspire to leadership and for new leaders. It aims to provide
participants with the tools, frameworks and knowledge required in a leadership position today.
Previous participants comment on the fact that the course is both an inner and an outer learning
journey as a great deal of importance is placed on self-reflection. Attention is paid to the
development of self as well as to numerous other aspects of leadership.

Photo provided by N Davidson

CN11684 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Leadership & Teacher Quality

Schools that Deliver: Creating Cultures of
Learning

John Edwards and Bill Martin

24 July 2018

A rare opportunity to hear from two exceptional leaders and authors who know how to change a
vision from a dream into a plan that works. John and Bill have guided transformative change in
multiple settings and “have a unique treasury of wisdom that spans the range from big picture
thinking to daily actions of leaders who build trust.” Jon Saphier
Having studied closely how cultures grow inside education, business and elite sport we have
learned what to look for. There are recognisable trajectories, hierarchies and sequences. You
ignore culture at your peril.
Cultures of learning are central to why schools exist. Whilst there are common elements, there
are also significant differences, between productive learning cultures for students and those for
staff. Knowing how to build both is crucial.
Ed Schein reminds us that whilst culture is an abstraction, the forces that derive from culture
are powerful. If we do not understand the operation of these forces, we can easily become
victim to them.

Photo provided by N Davidson

CN11788 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Leadership & Teacher Quality

Women in Educational Leadership Network
Meetings

25 July 2018 Guest Speaker - Carmel Ross CN11741
18 October 2018 Guest Speaker - Megan Wynne CN11742

We should always have three friends in our lives - one who walks ahead who we look up to and
follow; one who walks beside us, who is with us every step of our journey; and then, who we
reach back for and bring along after we’ve cleared the way. Michelle Obama
The networks invite you to come and play all of these roles.
The afternoon network meetings are for anyone interested in gender equality and the role of
women in educational leadership. The meetings are held at various member schools across
the metropolitan area each term. The meetings usually allow for networking from 4.30pm to
5.00pm followed by a speaker from 5.00pm to around 5.30pm. The meeting concludes with
refreshments and further networking opportunities.

For further information visit the AISWA website

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Leadership & Teacher Quality

National Certification - Portfolio Development
- Annotation Writing Workshop

Samantha Wynne (AISWA)

2 October 2018

• This one day program is for expert teachers who are in the process of developing their
portfolio submission for National Certification as a Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher. The
workshop focus is on writing annotations to support your evidence.

• This is a practical workshop and participants are asked to bring along artefacts of practice and
evidence sets that they are preparing for their portfolios. The day will include a presentation
at 10am reviewing the process and the art of writing effective annotations. Then participants
will be working on their own annotations of evidence. AISWA consultants will be available to
support applicants and answer questions about the certification process.

Photo provided by Karen Le Raye - Bunbury

CN11910 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Leadership & Teacher Quality

The Great Nudge Quest:
Stretching the top 40%

Kylie Bice - Education Consultant with Growing Up Greatness

25 May - 8 August - 13 September - 13 November 2018

When building professional capital in a school pull when you can….push if you must…..nudge
constantly (Hargreaves, 2014)
This four day course across 2018 is for members of the school leadership team (principals, deputies,
HOLAs etc) who are interested in working with their staff to better engage and improve the achievement
of the cruising capable students, the top 40%. Ideally, at least two people from a school works best
with the collaborative planning aspect of the course.
According to international testing over the past 16 years Australia systematically went backwards,
both relatively and absolutely… A deep analysis of the PISA decline shows that Australia has more
cruising schools and students than other countries. The major source of variance in the decline is
among our top 40% of our students (Ainsley & Gebhart in Hattie, J. p.4, 2016)
This practical course is aimed at building a whole school/department improvement plan, using aspects
of the National School Improvement Tool to audit and as provocation. The course is a cumulative one
which provides action goals between sessions to facilitate reflection and change.

Photo provided by N Davidson

CN11789 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Inclusive Education

Staff Code of Conduct

Rebecca Delaney (AISWA)

25 July 2018

This session will look at staff Code of Conduct with specific reference to Child Protection, as
is a requirement under the Registration Standards for Non-Government Schools in Western
Australia. The staff code of conduct must be compliant with the requirements of the prevention
of child abuse (Standard 12) and the session will unpack the required content in relation to the
distinctions between grooming and sexual abuse and the clear delineation of student and staff
boundaries. We will discuss the value of thorough implementation and why simple provision of
copies of the Code of Conduct to staff is deemed not to adequately demonstrate compliance
(Standard 4.4).
Due to the subject matter, children (under 18 years) are not permitted to attend.

CN11584 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Inclusive Education

Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) & the
Disability Standards for Education (DSE)

Lynne Nixon (AISWA)

25 July 2018

The Disability Discrimination Act (1992) and the Disability Standards for Education (2005) are
important pieces of federal legislation that schools should consider when enrolling and catering
for students with disabilities and learning difficulties. The DSE was recently reviewed and a
major finding was that schools continue to misunderstand their legal obligations and need
further support to meet these obligations into the future. This session will examine the legislation
and offer guidelines in the areas that school leaders and teachers may wish to consider when
reviewing their policies and procedures.

CN11563 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Inclusive Education

An Overview of Curriculum Options for Students with
Disabilities in Years 11 and 12

Maggie Balfe (AISWA)

27 July 2018

Currently there are several pathways students can take towards study work and adult life.
This PL provides secondary educators with an overview of the options available to Year 10,
11 and 12 students with diverse needs; providing opportunity to consider which options their
school could provide with a better understanding of how to retrofit new programmes into current
practices.
Secondary Teachers, LSC, Curriculum and Teaching School Personnel who are seeking advice
on how to meet the needs of senior school students with diverse needs would benefit from
attending.

CN11562 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Inclusive Education

Child Protection: including Mandatory Reporting of Child
Sexual Abuse, Grooming and Child Abuse Prevention by all
staff

Tania Wray (AISWA)

9 August 2018

Within this Professional Learning, we look at three key aspects, Mandatory Reporting of Sexual
Abuse, Identifying and Responding to Sexual Behaviours and Grooming.
All registered teachers must report to the Mandatory Reporting Service of CPFS if they, in the
course of their work, form a belief based on reasonable grounds that a child is being or has
been sexually abused. This session unpacks what this means in practical terms and ensures
that all staff are confident with the process of Mandatory Reporting, the indicators that might
lead to a Report being made and what further actions the school can take. All teachers and
other staff, including chaplains, counsellors, psychologists, education assistants and support
staff, are strongly encouraged to attend.
In the PL there is discussion on how to identify and respond to sexual behaviours in children
and young people. When children and young people display sexual behaviour which increases
their vulnerability or causes harm to another, adults have a responsibility to take action to
provide support and protection.
Due to the subject matter, children (under 18 years) are not permitted to attend.

CN11585 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Inclusive Education

Curriculum Differentiation for Gifted
Students

Rebecca Delaney (AISWA)

10 August 2018

This session will look at:
• Teaching strategies and methods of curriculum differentiation which enhance the learning of
• gifted students in the regular classroom.
• Pre and Post testing
• Curriculum compacting and individualised programming
• Appropriate use of different curriculum models to enrich a Gifted Student’s learning.

CN11583 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Inclusive Education

Teaching for Diversity T4D

Tania Wray (AISWA)

29 August 2018

This PL acknowledges the need for teachers to make reasonable adjustments for students
with disability and to cater for increasingly diverse classrooms. This session will outline
evidence based approaches for inclusive teaching and provide practical examples of effective
instructional strategies, resources and environmental considerations within the context of the
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach.
Bring your own device (BYOD) and have a go at using some inclusive tools that will benefit ALL
learners in the classroom including students with disability. This session will allow participants
to explore primary and/or secondary examples and is aimed at classroom teachers and learning
support coordinators however all are welcome.

CN11577 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Inclusive Education

Creating Safer Independent Schools

Tania Wray (AISWA)

7 September 2018

The Association of Independent Schools of New South Wales developed this comprehensive
training package to assist schools in forming appropriate responses to child protection matters.
The training focuses on schools developing a culture of safety as a defining feature of a Child Safe
Organisation. The package assists schools with mitigating risk and enhancing systemic response
to inappropriate and unprofessional behaviour, and most importantly, supporting the community
to become and promote a safe environment for children. This training is designed for leadership
and involves considerable case study analysis and opportunity for school plan development. It is
highly recommended that several leaders, if not the whole leadership team, attend.
Due to the subject matter, children (under 18 years) are not permitted to attend.

Photo provided by Rebecca Delaney

CN11650 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Early Childhood

Term 3 Reggio Study Tour Network Meeting:
Ongoing Conversations from Reggio Emilia

Rebecca Duncan (AISWA)

16 August 2018

Term 3 network meeting for educators in AISWA-member schools who have previously undertaken
a study tour to Reggio Emilia, particularly those who attended the 2017 AISWA tour. Those who
have NOT already participated in a study tour to Reggio Emilia should contact Rebecca Duncan
([email protected]) before registering.
This termly after school network meeting aims to support ongoing reflection, professional learning,
and dialogue about the educational project of Reggio Emilia - for those who have previously been
on a study tour to Reggio Emilia. A pre-reading will be distributed prior to the meeting, which will
help focus our discussions and reflective practice.
Meetings will be conducted termly. Participants must register for each of these network meetings
separately.

CN11802 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Early Childhood

Early Childhood Network Meeting – When to
Worry – K-2 – Occupational Therapist

Deborah Martin & Barabara Bosich (AISWA)

21 August 2018

Ever needed reassurance that your students’ early movement and motor skills is developing
appropriately or perhaps “when to worry”? Kate Beilby, a highly experienced Paediatric
Occupational Therapist from Telethon Speech and Hearing will guide us through what
can sometimes be a perplexing time in determining what is normal development of motor
development.
Join us for an engaging discussion about normal development of physical skills and the signs
that something might not be quite right. “When to Worry” is a series. You will also have an
opportunity to look through the inspiring play spaces of the St Mark’s Early Learning Centre and
chat with their knowledgeable and passionate staff about their play based programs. Come as
early as you can for a delicious afternoon tea.

Methodist Ladies’ College

CN11916 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Early Childhood

A Glimpse into Inquiry Classrooms

Rebecca Duncan (AISWA)

23 August 2018

This series of after school sessions provides a glimpse into four diverse inquiry-based settings,
particularly focussing on the early childhood years. While each setting varies, typically classrooms
from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 will be open, with some settings opening classrooms up to Year 3
or 4. This is a unique opportunity to tour these spaces to see practical illustrations of the essential
elements of quality inquiry pedagogies first hand. Pre-reading tasks, classroom tours, reflective
practice experiences and professional dialogue combine to support educators and leaders at
various stages of their own journeys of inquiry to plan for continual improvement.
Participants must commit to attending every session and are required to engage in pre-readings
between sessions. You will receive a copy of AISWA’s latest publication, ‘Journeys of Inquiry’, to
support your professional learning. Participants are required to read the relevant case study in
this publication before visiting each school.

Peter Moyes Anglican Community

CN11885 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Early Childhood

Writing – From Mark - Making to Mastery

Deborah Martin & Barbara Bosich (AISWA)

27 August 2018

Being confident to ‘have a go’ in a range of contexts, from your dramatic play space to recording
observations of change in your science collections; early writing opportunities where explicit
and authentic opportunities combine to create engaged young children to write for a purpose
for a range of audiences. After lunch, we will split into two groups, K-PP and 1-2, to provide
differentiated, practical examples of how to support early writers in your classroom setting.

CN11642 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Early Childhood

Moderating Writing & Pizza Evening -
Semester 2

Deborah Martin & Barbara Bosich (AISWA)

This session is designed to follow the Semester 1 PL to highlight how the ACARA achievement
standards can be used in their entirety towards the end of the year to assist in indicating growth.
Again, participants will be sent a task relative to their year level to undertake with their children
in order to bring samples to the session for moderation with colleagues. This is an afternoon/
evening session with a light meal provided. Please note dietary requirements when booking.

Christchurch Grammar

CN11645 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Early Childhood

Little Scientists

Wendy Gorman (AISWA)

CN11907 - 14 September 2018 Little Scientist Module 6 Human Body
CN11617 - 16 October 2018 Little Scientist Module 5 Maths

Photo by Wendy Gorman

For further information visit the AISWA website

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Curriculum

HASS in the Media: HASS Week Network
Event for School Leaders

1 August 2018

HASS in the Media: past, present and into the future The central theme of HASS Week is
HASStag Your Future.
With a focus on the social capital and critical thinking skills aligned to the Humanities Learning
Area, future-focused teaching and learning equips our young people with essential social and
humanitarian skills as they move into their future work and life.
As part of HASS Week WA, the Humanities Department at St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School are
proud to welcome you to this networking event for WA School Principals and HASS Leaders.
Join our guest speaker, Annabel Astbury ABC Head of Digital Education and a panel of local
media personalities for a lively discussion.

CN11911 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Curriculum

HASS Week Conference (Secondary)

2 August 2018

The HASS Week WA Organising Committee invites you to join us for a cross-sector celebration
of the Humanities and Social Sciences Learning Area. The theme of the Conference is
HASStag Your Future with a focus on the social capital and critical thinking skills aligned to the
Humanities Learning Area. Future-focused teaching and learning equips our young people with
essential social and humanitarian skills as they move into their future work and life. This HASS
conference will assist teachers in their implementation of the WA Curriculum, pedagogical
approaches, HASS inquiry skills, Information Technology, Interdisciplinary methods of teaching
HASS.
The program will include a series of 45 minute concurrent sessions in the morning, presented
by teachers, university lecturers and resource providers. In the afternoon, we will hear the
Student Voice of HASS with school teams of up to six students, presenting a 15 minute HASS
Highlight from their school, outlining a past, present or future issue, at a local, national or global
level. Here you can expect to see a showcase of multi-media, interdisciplinary presentations,
demonstrating critical thinking, innovation, collaboration and creative skills.
Join us for this exciting Professional Learning program by experienced, innovative educators
and passionate students presenting to teachers of all levels of experience, to showcase and
celebrate the Humanities and Social Sciences Learning Area.

CN11857 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Curriculum

HASS Week Conference (Primary)

3 August 2018

The HASS Week WA Organising Committee invites you to join us for a cross-sector celebration
of the Humanities and Social Sciences Learning Area. The theme of the Conference is
HASStag Your Future with a focus on the social capital and critical thinking skills aligned to the
Humanities Learning Area. Future-focused teaching and learning equips our young people with
essential social and humanitarian skills as they move into their future work and life. This HASS
conference will assist teachers in their implementation of the WA Curriculum, pedagogical
approaches, HASS inquiry skills, Information Technology, Interdisciplinary methods of teaching
HASS.
The program will include a series of 45 minute concurrent sessions in the morning, presented
by teachers, university lecturers and resource providers. In the afternoon, we will hear the
Student Voice of HASS with school teams of up to six students, presenting a 10 minute HASS
Highlight from their school, outlining a past, present or future issue, at a local, national or global
level. Here you can expect to see a showcase of multi-media, interdisciplinary presentations,
demonstrating critical thinking, innovation, collaboration and creative skills.
Join us for this exciting Professional Learning program by experienced, innovative educators
and passionate students presenting to teachers of all levels of experience, to showcase and
celebrate the Humanities and Social Sciences Learning Area.

CN11858 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Curriculum

Assessment and Reporting Workshop for
Primary (Years P-6)

29 August 2018

As stated in the School Curriculum and Standards Authority Pre-primary to year 10: Teaching,
Assessing and Reporting Policy and policy standards, schools must provide their school
community with an assessment and reporting policy that is based on the Principles of learning,
Teaching and Assessment. AISWA is currently working with SCSA to provide further guidelines
for schools to support the development and implementation of such policy.
This workshop will provide schools with an opportunity to learn more about these guidelines.
Designed for curriculum leaders, these workshops are an opportunity for schools to further their
understanding of the SCSA policy and how this translates to school-based assessment and
reporting policy. Schools are asked to bring existing school-based Assessment and Reporting
policy. Up to two participants per school are welcome.

CN11913 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Curriculum

Creating Rich Tasks in Languages

6 September 2018

A full day workshop for primary and secondary language teachers, during which to create a rich
language task designed to maximise student engagement. Participants will be invited to present
their task and work samples at a showcase event in November 2018 and encouraged to initiate
moderation among colleagues in the future.
This professional learning session explores the characteristics of rich tasks in language learning
and will get participants started in designing their own task to be implemented during 2018 for a
specific group of learners. Rich and culminating tasks, combined with an inquiry approach, help
to build confidence, connect students to the rest of the world, maximise engagement and allow
for deep learning. Teachers will be encouraged to ‘think outside the box’ and their own discipline
and decide on suitable assessment strategies for the task, which are more often complex than
the sitting of a test.
AISWA language teachers who participate in this professional will be provided with ongoing
support and advice by the Languages Consultant to develop and refine the task and
assessment strategies. Participants will be asked to share their task and work samples (low,
medium and high levels of achievement) at a Primary Showcase Day (27 November) or a
Secondary Showcase Day (28 November). Note: rural and remote teachers can present via
teleconference.

CN11779 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Numeracy

Developing a Whole School Approach to
Problem Solving and Worded Problems -
Repeat

Paul Swan and David Dunstan

7 and 8 August 2018

Developing a Whole School Approach to Problem Solving especially solving Maths Word Problems
In this two day course participants will be given a range of support documents for developing a
coherent approach to problem solving in mathematics. A particular focus will be on the literacies
required to cope with solving word problems. Practical advice and ‘hands-on’ support materials will
be provided to get a school going on the path to a coherent approach to problem solving across
the school. Some reference will be made to NAPLAN as a source of word problems. Schools are
encouraged to send along more than one staff member so plans for implementing a school-wide
approach can be formulated.

CN11874 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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ICT

The STEM in Practice Program:
One Day Workshop Jan Clarke (AISWA)

14 August 2018

A great instant solution for INTEGRATED STEM, based on DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES and DESIGN
& TECHNOLOGIES.
The STEM in Practice one day workshop is a must for schools wishing to learn more about the
program or hire the program equipment from AISWA.
Developed through government funded industry-education collaboration between AISWA and
KodeKLIX®, the program materials address a host of Australian Curriculum/WA Curriculum
requirements in science, technology and maths subjects. Other interdisciplinary links provide further
learning opportunities.
The STEM in Practice materials provide teachers with everything they need to start teaching
electronics and coding. Included in the educationally sound support materials are structured and
open-ended activities, tips and curriculum insights for teachers and a student workbook for reflecting
on concepts presented. The optional extension kit (used with the extension activity book) empowers
capable students to develop design solutions using a range of sophisticated electronics components.

CN11879 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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ICT

Accessibility & Inclusive Curriculum Design
Using Microsoft Tools in the Classroom

Jan Clarke (AISWA) 29 August 2018

Educators today are integrating technology into the classroom in new ways and are looking for
more ways to use technology as a tool to help students of all learning styles and abilities. It is
our professional responsibility to help ensure students of all abilities have opportunities to learn
21st century skills. Accessibility and personalisation features in Microsoft products ensure that all
students have the opportunity to enhance learning using personal technology.
In this workshop we will explore accessibility and assistive technologies available in Windows 10
and Office 365 for students with different needs:
• Vision impairments
• Learning impairments
• Mobility and dexterity impairments
• Hearing impairments, deafness and language impairmentscapable students to develop design

solutions using a range of sophisticated electronics components.

CN11894 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Literacy

Sharp Reading: Comprehension Strategy
Instruction at Mandurah Baptist College

Christopher Witt (AISWA)

8 August and 24 October 2018

This 2 x 2 hour course focuses on comprehension teaching through the GUIDED READING
component of your reading program. It provides an efficient routine that gets results.
This workshop provides participants with:
• A knowledge of the skills employed by successful readers,
• An explicit, transferable routine for comprehension instruction, that empowers students and

simplifies the work of teachers
• Skills for recognising comprehension quality and addressing student needs through explicit

teaching
• A clear learning pathway for the teaching of reading

Photo provided by Al-Hidayah Islamic

CN11869 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Literacy

Sharp Reading: Decoding Strategy
Instruction (DSI)

Jill Buckrell (AISWA)
8 August and 24 October 2018

This 2 x 2 hour workshops focus on teaching decoding through the GUIDED READING component
of your reading program. It provides an efficient routine that gets results.
This workshop provides participants with:
• A 5-bits routine that provides a simple instructional guide to teach decoding, and prepares

students to transfer to more complex comprehension skills.
• an understanding of how learners begin to read and progress towards competent decoding
• an explicit, transferrable routine for instruction, that empowers students and simplifies the work

of teachers
• skills for keen observation and data collection to determine explicit teaching targeted at student

needs
• a clear learning pathway for the teaching of reading and a transition from decoding to

comprehending.

Sharp Reading booklet DSI

CN11870 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Literacy

Sharp Reading: Decoding Strategy
Instruction - Strathalbyn Christian College

Jill Buckrell (AISWA)

21 August and 11 September 2018

This 2 x 2 hour workshops focus on teaching decoding through the GUIDED READING
component of your reading program. It provides an efficient routine that gets results.
This workshop provides participants with:
• A 5-bits routine that provides a simple instructional guide to teach decoding, and

prepares students to transfer to more complex comprehension skills.
• an understanding of how learners begin to read and progress towards competent

decoding
• an explicit, transferrable routine for instruction, that empowers students and simplifies

the work of teachers
• skills for keen observation and data collection to determine explicit teaching targeted at

student needs
• a clear learning pathway for the teaching of reading and a transition from decoding to

comprehending.

Sharp Reading booklet DSI

CN11872 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Literacy

Sharp Reading Comprehension Strategy
Instruction -Strathalbyn Christian College

Christopher Witt (AISWA)

22 August and 12 September 2018

This 2 x 2 hour workshops focus on teaching decoding through the GUIDED READING
component of your reading program. It provides an efficient routine that gets results.
This workshop provides participants with:
• A 5-bits routine that provides a simple instructional guide to teach decoding, and prepares

students to transfer to more complex comprehension skills.
• an understanding of how learners begin to read and progress towards competent decoding
• an explicit, transferrable routine for instruction, that empowers students and simplifies the work

of teachers
• skills for keen observation and data collection to determine explicit teaching targeted at student

needs
• a clear learning pathway for the teaching of reading and a transition from decoding to

comprehending

Sharp Reading booklet DSI

CN11871For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Literacy

Sharp Reading: ADVANCED Comprehension
(Prerequisite: Comprehension Strategy
Instruction)

Christopher Witt, Kerry Handley, Jill Buckrell (all AISWA)

5 September 2018

This course builds on the basic constructing meaning strategies covered in Comprehension
Strategy Instruction (course prerequisite). Advanced Comprehension provides students with
strategies to deepen their thinking, analyse and evaluate text as they read.
This workshop provides participants with:
• a refresher of Comprehension Strategy Instruction
• an understanding of the 5 most important comprehension strategies that help readers interpret
and clarify deeper meaning of text.
• a means for embedding these strategies into their guided reading routine.
• tools that enable students to critically analyse and evaluate narrative and non-fiction text.

CN11900 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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Literacy

Struggling Older Readers

Christopher Witt, Kerry Handley, Jill Buckrell (all AISWA)

7 September 2018

This course is specifically designed to assist teachers of students who are 2 years + below their
chronological age and haven’t yet developed the decoding fluency they need to become confident
readers.
This workshop provides participants with:
• An 8-10 week intervention carefully designed to address the needs of readers who are stuck at

around a reading age of seven.
• A process for transitioning students from the intervention back into classroom guided reading
Part One: Establishing the SevenPlus routine.
Part Two: Transitioning from intervention back into classroom guided reading.

Sharp Reading Booklet

CN11901 For further information click here or visit the AISWA website

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