teachific Posted by Diane Snowball 24 November, 2024 Teaching Comprehension in the Early Years: A Practical Guide for Educators In the foundational years, teaching comprehension is one of the most impactful ways to foster confident, engaged readers. This narrative,...
aitsel November 2024 published October 2024 Discover the new Australian Professional Experience Guidelines; designed to clarify roles and responsibilities, improve consistency, and reduce administrative burden. Download the guidelines here
A new report published by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) examines the impact of the national phonics screening check (PSC) on early reading development in primary schools across England. It has used national census data for all children in year 1 in England and...
Diane Snowball shares insights on building comprehension skills for young readers, focusing on cohesive ties, inference, and integrated learning. The podcast and blog explore practical strategies like shared reading, the connection between writing and reading, and...
November 14, 2024 Macquarie Dictionary As we wrap up 2024, the Macquarie Dictionary team is diving into the words that defined the year. We’re reminiscing about the terms that became everyday essentials, the ones that sparked debates, and those that brought a little...
Join us at the 2024 Literature Symposium presented by the Australian Literacy Educators’ Association. This special session features Adam Duncan, a renowned author and educator, who will delve into his work “The Bunyip and the Stars.” Explore the significance of...
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In the podcast “The Importance of Teaching Comprehension in F-2” literacy specialist Diane Snowball joins Phil to spotlight the often-overlooked role of comprehension in early literacy. Diane challenges the notion that comprehension should come only after phonics and...
In Part 3 of our podcast, Sharon continues to highlight an innovative protocol by Dr. Nell Duke and her team that guides teachers in fostering purposeful reading and writing in students. This tool helps teachers ask strategic questions, tailor observations, and...
RNZ 5 November, 2024 John Gerritsen Just months before the government introduces regular phonics testing in primary schools, a UK study claims similar tests in England made little difference to children’s reading achievement. The Education Policy Institute said...
