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How to Evaluate Letter Name Knowledge in Students
Posted by Sharon Callen
LATEST BLOG: Teachers can evaluate letter knowledge through asking questions, observing, using shared reading and using students’ names in activities. When teaching letter names, it is crucial for teachers to identify the different stages their students are at in order to effectively engage with the entire classroom. In Episode 73...
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Teachers Sharing Their Professional Practices - Part 1
Posted by Sharon Callen
LATEST PODCAST, Ep 78: Kate Tucker, Ra Te Whare and Robert Kennedy are from Mt Barker South Primary School, and have been working with Sharon in 2022 to develop their literacy teaching practices. The group talks about the challenges and opportunities in developing units of work in an integrated way....
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How Using Mentor Texts for Quick Writes Keeps Students Motivated
Posted by Sharon Callen
LATEST BLOG: Teachers can keep students engaged by presenting literacy devices through Mentor Texts, and then using the Quick Writes tool to practise and experiment. In Episode 72 of The Teacher’s Toolkit for Literacy, literacy expert Sharon Callen talked about the power of bringing Mentor Texts and Quick Writes together...
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How to Group Students Effectively for Learning
Posted by Sharon Callen
LATEST PODCAST: Teachers have different ways to group students, and these methods are not always effective for learning. For example, fixed grouping for a whole term is a common practice. While this is convenient, does it lead to better learning opportunities for all students? Is there a better way? To...
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