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Certificate In Primary Literacy Education

linked to the Future Directions in Literacy Conference

"A young teacher from our school has given rave reviews on this literacy course." Principal of 2008 participant
"I learnt some very practical tips and strategies." 2008 participant

Schedule

Activity Venue

Friday 11 & Saturday 12 September 2009 8.30am–4.45pm
Future Directions in Literacy Conference
 

Harold Park Function Centre, Glebe Sydney

Sunday 13 September, 9.30am–3.30pm
2 workshops:

  • Lights, Camera, Learning
  • Creative Literacies

St Scholastica's College, Glebe Sydney

Tuesday evenings, 15 & 29 September, 20 October 5–7.30pm
3 Workshops:

  • A Balanced Approach to Literacy
  • Assessment and the Teaching Learning Cycle
  • Planning and Teaching for Diverse Needs

Education Building (A35), The University of Sydney

Tuesday workshop attendance is available by videoconference to teachers outside the wider Sydney metropolitan region. Please make enquiries to Rachel Payne.

Course Overview

Academic Coordinator: Dr Alyson Simpson

The Certificate in Primary Literacy Education aims to support primary teachers in furthering their understanding of literacy pedagogy K–8. Each workshop will blend theory with practice and will include a summary of relevant research across the five conference themes, as well as syllabus implementation advice. Participants will be provided with readings for each workshop and will be required to reflect on their practice throughout the course.


Assessment & Accreditation

To receive the Certificate in Primary Literacy Education, participants must attend the full schedule of activities listed above.

Successful participants have the option of having this program accredited as one unit of study towards one of the faculty’s postgraduate programs: Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies, Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies and Master of Education. This involves undertaking two assessment tasks and carries an additional fee for marking and administration. If interested, please discuss this option further with the Academic Coordinator.


Fees & Registration

Download a registration form (PDF) | Fees per person, GST inclusive. Group rate applies to two or more participants from the same school or organisation.

  Single Group
Certificate In Primary Literacy Education (Full conference + 5 workshops)
 $800
 $760
Optional assessment tasks (for upgrade from certificate to postgraduate credit) $400
  


Enquiries

Please email or phone (+61 2) 9351 6329

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