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Description

Using the environment to stimulate and support writing, inside and outdoors, is a natural extension of continuous and enhanced provision. Practical guidance is offered through this course for those supporting young children’s language and literacy development. It considers the important features of early language development and provides a clear and accessible framework for development, supported by practical case studies and examples taken from a wide range of primary phase settings. 

Date: Wednesday, 22nd February 2012 

Objectives

Course participants will have the opportunity to:

• Gain knowledge about the centrality of language and literacy

• Re-visit the stages of language acquisition and its impact on reading and writing

• Explore the link between phonemic awareness and successful learning as a developing reader and writer

• Link play with real opportunities, in a well planned environment, so that children are confident with literacy from the start

• Consider the balance between on-going, discrete teaching and more focussed themes where reading and writing can be supported

• Consider how the varied environments of indoors and outside supports children in becoming readers and writers in the Foundation Phase

• Gather ideas and tips on making your learning environment a communication space for children

Target Audience

Foundation Phase Leaders, Foundation Phase Teachers and Literacy Co-ordinators

Course Provider

Glenda Dudley

Glenda Dudley has worked in Early Years education for more than twenty years both in the UK and in an international context in Europe and the Middle East.

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Wendy Thomas

Wendy Thomas has worked in a wide variety of contexts both in the UK and overseas as a teacher, advisory teacher and headteacher.

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