Certificate in Educational Studies (Learning Support)

Learning Support in Literacy and Numeracy

Conference: 30 June & 1 July 2008, 8.30am–4pm
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5 workshops: 29 July, 19 August, 2 & 16 September, 21 October, 4.30–7pm
Workshop attendance via videoconferencing available


This course will examine in detail theories, policies and practices that promote quality literacy and numeracy learning outcomes for students identified as experiencing difficulties learning in a mainstream classroom environment. Specific focus will be placed on integrating theory and practice across a range of settings, including early childhood, primary and secondary.

At the completion of this course it is expected that participants will have:

• refined skills and knowledge in curriculum analysis
• understanding of a range of theoretical perspectives in literacy and numeracy development
• skills in designing, developing or adapting, monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning programs
• skills in evaluating current research in evidence-based practices in education
• skills in using curriculum-based assessment to identify long and short term learning outcomes
• knowledge and understanding of Disability Standards for Education (2005), and
• knowledge and skills to participate in collaborative teams to develop learning support structures

for students with additional literacy and numeracy needs.

To attain the Certificate in Educational Studies (Learning Support), participants must attend

• both days of the Successful Learning Conference
• PLUS all five Tuesday evening workshops.

This year teachers in regional NSW will be able to attend the workshop series via videoconference. It will be the participants’ responsibility to access a videoconferencing site in their local area. Please ring Margaret Day on 9351 7031 for further information.

Successful participants have the option of having this program accredited as one unit of study towards a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or masters degree offered by the faculty. This entails undertaking two assessment tasks and carries an additional fee for marking and administration.

To discuss this option further please contact the Academic Coordinator: A/Prof David Evans.

Per person, GST inclusive (full-day conference catering provided)

Single rate: $780 / Group rate: $750

Optional assessment tasks for accreditation: $400

NB: To be eligible for group rates participants must be from the same institution or organisation, and registration forms must be submitted together.

Download a registration form (PDF)

The Successful Learning Conference 2008 will be held at the Harold Park Raceway Function Centre in Glebe. For full details see the SLC webpage.

The five evening workshops will be held in the Education Building (A35) on Manning Road in the University of Sydney Camperdown campus. Parking | Public Transport

Enrolment & Administration


Conference Convenor & Academic Coordinator