Tricky kids, tricky classes
Tricky kids, tricky classes
Workshops for Educators
Workshops on Evidence-Based Literacy Teaching, Dyslexia and other Specific Learning
Disorders - WORKSHOP 17
ON INVITE BY A SCHOOL OR CLUSTER
A kickstart for schools wanting revolutionise their teaching of reading and spelling
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Full day workshop
To book this workshop please contact Bill Hansberry
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Downloads
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1 Glossary per person
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1 Pop Quiz score sheet per 4 people
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Before we ask teachers to change the very DNA of how they teach literacy, we need to provide a compelling 'why'! This is what this day is all about. Highly successful South Australian schools have used this 6.5-hour workshop to begin the knowledge-building journey for implementing evidence-based teaching of literacy. The highly engaging format, mixed with an ongoing team-based 'quiz night' and Bill's wicked humour, makes this a training you'll remember!
Why what's happening in Australia is not teachers' fault:​
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Why no more Running Records?
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How to explain Gough and Tunmer's Simple View of Reading at a BBQ!​
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Whole Language / Balanced literacy – made perfect sense before science got in the way!
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DIBELS -why the cool kids all use it!
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The Big 5 of reading with a focus on the first 2!
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What's all the fuss about phonological awareness?
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Why does literacy instruction have to be so darn structured?
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How not to ruin fluency instruction.
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Vocabulary and morphology – the facts
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Comprehension – the end game.
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Spelling – teach it like you stole it!
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What's orthography, and why is it as crucial as phonology​?
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Why some kids with solid phonics knowledge struggle with spelling?
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"Bill's manner...using humour, created a fun learning environment. With Years of knowledge and ongoing expertise Bill used current literature and studies to support his work. As a staff we move forward as a Professional Learning Community ready to tackle our Literacy program with great guidance from Bill."
Luke Buchanan, Wellbeing Coordinator
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"Bill is an engaging and knowledgeable presenter. He kept us entertained for the day whilst effectively delivering evidence-based strategies to help students learn to read." Lisa Pugliese, Reception Teacher
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"He is an expert in his field and he is a very supportive presenter who helps staff to embrace the Science of Reading and feel comfortable with changes happening in education when teaching Literacy. His presentation was full of fun, enjoyment and energy and helped us to reflect on our practice with a positive mindset."
Deanna Smith, Reception Teacher.
“Participating in a Bill Hansberry training day is always great value! His ability to entertain and engage while teaching such worthwhile content is commendable. At times, my cheeks hurt from laughing so much! Bill included lots of interactive activities to keep us all involved and ‘on our toes’ – a little quiz at different times of the day brought in some competitiveness amongst the staff, which gauged who had been listening the most attentively!
Zoe Spearman, Year 4 Teacher.
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