EAL
    
A scaffolded approach to comprehending and composing science texts - series of 3 workshops

Register before: Monday 10 August 2015

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will provide teachers of middle years Science with knowledge and understandings about a scaffolding pedagogy which supports their students to successfully comprehend and compose common Science texts using relevant structures and language features. Participants as teacher researchers will experience, deconstruct, apply and then review the strategies in their classrooms.

INTENDED FOR:
This workshop is suitable for teachers of middle years (7-10) Science however teachers of other subject areas are welcome.

COURSE INFORMATION:
Participants are required to attend all 3 sessions and commit to 'between session' classroom application and research. We strongly encourage colleagues to attend together

Session 1:   Tuesday 18 August, 4.00pm - 5.30pm
                                  CEO Conference Centre - Room 6
Session 2:   Monday 31 August, 12.30 - 5.00pm
                                  CEO Conference Centre - Room 6
Session 3:   Tuesday 22 September, 4.00pm - 5.30pm
                                  CEO Conference Centre - Room 8       
                                
 A maximum of 18 participants for each workshop

CORE FOCI AND PRIORITIES
Science
ACARA Literacy Capability
  
AITSL NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS INCLUDE:
Standard 2 - Know the content and how to teach it
      2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching areas
      2.5 Literacy and numeracy strategies
Standard 3 - Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
      3.3 Use teaching strategies
Standard 6 - Engage in professional learning
      6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice
      6.3 Engage with colleagues and improve practice

Please keep a copy of your registration confirmation for your professional portfolio

PROGRAM OUTLINE:

• pre-reading/viewing of scaffolding strategies
• experience and deconstruction and explanation of scaffolding strategies
• practice/application of scaffolding strategies i.e. detailed reading, deconstruction and joint construction of Science texts (Investigation Report)
• Understanding of relevant text structures and language features and useful teaching strategies
• implementation and reflection

System accredited module: Yes - up to 6 points towards the CESA Certificate in Teaching English as an Additional Language

Cost: no workshop fee

Parking is not available on site. Please refer to the attached link.
Catholic Education Conference Centre

For Further Information regarding registration:
Chris Virgin
chris.virgin@cesa.catholic.edu.au
or  8301 6851