Professional Development

Applications

University

Assessment

You will not be assessed on this course. Your attendance and participation are all that is required of you.

Campus

Frenchay

Content

The course explores the research evidence that underpins the importance of developing teacher knowledge of children's literature. The course will enable participants to develop practical skills and knowledge as well as encourage reflection on enabling children to develop as readers, who read for pleasure and purpose. Teachers will explore how they can develop as a reading teacher who teaches reading.  

Who is it for?

For primary and early years teachers in state and private sector schools. This programme is facilitated by our Senior Lecturers in Primary Initial Teacher Education.

What do I get out of it?

During the day, you will experience first-hand practical activities that are linked to research led practice. You will have the opportunity to extend your knowledge of children's literature and to develop your approach to reading aloud. You will be supported to consider how to challenge the more able reader in your class by your text choices and approaches.

Professional values

Communication and interpersonal skills.

Course Director

Dr Jane Carter; Dan Northover

E-mail

ace.cpd@uwe.ac.uk

Introduction

This CPD course is the perfect opportunity to advance your teaching skills within the classroom.

Our Education courses are designed to help you advance your professional skills and enhance your teaching career. Teachers completing this CPD day course will be awarded a certificate of completion. The certificate will provide proof of your participation which will serve as evidence for your on-going development.

The course aims and outcomes include the following:

• Increasing knowledge
• Reading aloud when, how and why?
• Developing challenge in text choices

Learning and Teaching

We are flexible in our delivery. Groups can be hosted onsite in one of our teaching rooms or lecture theatres. We are also able to deliver the course in your school or setting as a series of staff meetings or an inset day. If required, this course can be delivered remotely.

Study facilities

The Department of Education and Childhood at UWE Bristol runs a variety of courses in early childhood and education studies, and is one of the largest providers of initial teacher training and continuing professional development in the region. Experienced tutors and leading researchers and practitioners in their fields teach in the department. We have excellent facilities and a range of flexible study areas and online learning tools for our students.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

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