Details
Foundations of Talk and Early Literacy
Breaking the link between disadvantage and low attainment
What difference will it make?
Supports practitioners to effectively develop young children’s confidence and independence as talkers, readers,and learners
‘There has been such an explosion of language in my class... Before M.would use physical action rather than words to get his point across but now he is much more confident in talking to the class and using language to communicate with his friends...’
Develops practitioners’ professional knowledge and expertise
‘I have learnt so much from this course...it is the best course I have ever been on.’ Children Centre nursery practitioner, Ealing
Supports evidence-based pedagogy, develops practice across the whole centre
‘The course has really provided a focus for us as a unit to reflect on teaching and learning.’Reception teacher Ealing
The project is for practitioners in Children’s Centres and other Early Years settings, including the private and voluntary sectors.
The project helps practitioners to:
- Develop play-based learning to promote children’s talk and thinking
- Develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of early literacy development in multilingual settings
- Consider, discuss and try out key teaching approaches as a foundation for successful and confident language learning
- Review current provision and develop an effective talk-rich learning environment
- Recognise and plan for children’s individual needs through keeping case studies
- Explore the role of parents as partners in their children’s early learning and work practically with parents to develop common understandings and approaches
- Share and develop practice across a range of settings to gain a wider view
- Reflect on their own practice and plan areas for development
The project includes:
- 5 half-day taught sessions over two terms (1.30-4.30)
- A set of 10 core books to use within individual settings
- A set of key resources to support play-based learning
- A school mentoring visit by the project tutor to advise/work with each project participant on an aspect of the language
curriculum of particular interest
Costs:
Individual project member: £850
LA groups by negotiation
Venue at CLPE or at venue local to LA
NEW Dates for 2012: Tuesdays 10 January, 31 January, 28 February, 20 March & 8 May 2012
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