CANCELLED Contemporary Perspectives on Spelling
Contemporary Perspectives>presented by Dr TESSA DAFFERN
Emerging research provides evidence that learning to spell does not proceed in linear stages, and that instruction in spelling should involve learning about a range of linguistic skills including phonology, orthography and morphology. Evidence>
Challenge existing assumptions underlying spelling development
Consider Triple Word Form Theory as a conceptual framework in the teaching and learning of spelling.
Be able to draw>Enrich current linguistic knowledge
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35% |
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$155
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$310 |
| Professional Member Digital |
35% |
$150 |
$155 |
$255 |
Professional Member New Graduate
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35% |
$150 |
$155
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$240 |
Professional Member Student
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50%
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$120 |
$120
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$190 |
| Non-member |
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$230 |
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Early bird rates until 22 April
Completing this course will contribute 5 hours of face to face PD addressing 1.2.2, 2.1.2, 2.3.2, 1.5.2, 5.1.2, 2.5.2, 3.6.2, 3.3.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation.
Attendees can park in the car park at the front of the
school.
Tessa Daffern
Dr Tessa Daffern has contributed to education in many capacities for over 20 years: as a classroom teacher, teaching and learning specialist, literacy coordinator, academic and education consultant. Tessa is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Wollongong. Tessa’s PhD examined the teaching and learning of spelling and writing in Australian school contexts and involved almost 1,400 students across 17 schools. Tessa's awards include the Australian Literacy Educators’ Association Doctoral Thesis Award (2017) Recognition of Excellence Award by the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Catholic Education Office for her contributions and achievements, and she one of the first Australian educators to become certified as a Highly Accomplished Teacher (2012). Tessa has also been a professional classical flautist in a number of major chamber, ballet and symphony orchestras. Tessa’s published books include The Components of spelling: Instruction and assessment for the linguistic inquirer and Teaching Writing: Effective approaches for the middle years.
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