Whitby network - Enhancing literacy skills in science RA212 / C01

Start date
11 Oct 18
Location
The Whitby High School, Sycamore Drive, Whitby, Ellesmere Port CH66 2NU View on Google Map

Summary

We will support you in responding to the increased literacy demands of the National Curriculum. Throughout this course you will develop strategies to ensure that your students have the skills to be effective, independent learners who have a range of literacy skills, not only for their exams but for their futures.

Outcomes

You will be able to:

  • describe what constitutes effective teaching and learning with respect to literacy
  • use an increased repertoire of teaching and learning strategies to enhance students’ literacy skills
  • identify the contexts in which students will use exploratory talk and active reading strategies
  • reflect on the barriers to good writing
  • demonstrate an awareness of the range of writing styles required in science and how they can be developed

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
Enhancing literacy skills in science11 October 201815:30-17:00The Whitby High School

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Cost

Fee-paying school or college (independent)Activity fee£75.00 +VAT
State-funded school or collegeActivity fee£75.00 +VAT

Additional information

For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course. 

 

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