Composing Written Science Texts for Years 7-10 
 
Last Day to Register: Thursday 16 November 2017

 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Composing Written Science Texts - Australian Curriculum: Science 7-10 is a resource to support teachers of Science and STEM in designing and embedding the text structures and grammar of Science writing into Science learning.
Science teachers are responsible for teaching the language and literacy of Science and this resource provides model texts, annotated texts, genre frameworks and grammar resources to enable students to become successful writers of Science test types (genres). It identifies the structures and grammar elements of a practical investigation report, argument, discussion, explanation, information report, extended response and a source analysis for the respective year levels. Suggested classroom activities incorporate a student-centred pedagogy, involving collaboration and provide teachers with support for analysing and deconstructing texts. 
The topics are aligned to the Australian Curriculum Science content and the Australian Curriculum English Language content.
Through this workshop participants will have opportunities to examine the contents of the book and consider its use in scaffolding Science teaches to teach the language and literacy of Science.

COURSE INFORMATION
When:  Wednesday 22 November 2017, 9.00am - 10.30pm                        
Location: Catholic Education Office, 116 George St, Thebarton - Room 7
                       
A maximum of 32 participants for each workshop

CORE FOCI AND PRIORITIES
The Literacy & Language of Science

AITSL NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS INCLUDE:
Standard 2 - Know the content and how to teach it
Standard 3 - Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
Standard 6 - Engage in professional learning

 INTENDED FOR:
All Science and STEM teachers

PROGRAM OUTLINE:
As Above

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please bring a WiFi enabled laptop or tablet/iPad.
Cost: no workshop fee

Catering: morning tea will be  provided

FACILITATOR:
Consultants - Maria Davis & Annette Lamont

For Further Information regarding registration:
Chris Virgin
chris.virgin@cesa.catholic.edu.au
 08 8301 6851