Video: Top Tips for Starting out Your Career as a Literacy Teacher
Louise Kelly and Michael Cannavan are two experienced primary classroom educators based down in Adelaide, South Australia. They both have a strong passion for and knowledge of English and literacy education in the primary space and here they share their insights on critical knowledge for teachers just starting out with their literacy education career.
Key Messages
- Pedagogy is key - ensure you have a sound theory knowledge based on evidence-based pedagogy
- If you can, invest in additional literacy-specific professional learning, from a reputable provider (functional grammar is key)
- With modern classrooms being so diverse, any extra learning on EAL/D students you can undertake will be invaluable