Learning Opportunities

Emergent Balanced Literacy for Upper Elementary Through High School - Apps Included

Presented By

Dr. Caroline Musselwhite

Series Sessions

Date Time
Thursday, May 10, 2018 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location

In Person St. Paul Regional High School Room 220 4701 - 44 Street, St. Paul, AB

The prospect of teaching older students with significant disabilities to begin to read with comprehension and begin to write generatively can seem overwhelming. Often we decide to teach only ‘functional’ skills. But what is more functional that literacy? This presentation will cover: assessment for students who are difficult to assess, shared reading (developing a love of reading, and supporting language through reading), emergent writing (beginning to write with symbols, words, and the alphabet), self- selected story listening (listening to a range of engaging, age-respectful books), and an introduction to phonics (developing letter-sound connections) and phonemic awareness (understanding spoken language at the word, syllable, and letter level). Throughout the day, you will see student samples, videos, and creative use of apps. Use of age-respectful activities and materials will be considered for each section.

This learning opportunity is being offered through a grant from Alberta Education.

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