This interactive course is designed for teachers to critically analyse the written word by comparing and contrasting themes and issues in text. They will also be able to respond to information with understanding in order to justify their views and opinions within the classroom context. This course will develop their reading and research skills.
This course will be conducted over 6 sessions.
Topic | Content |
Unit 1: Basic reading techniques |
Classroom communication: Push your reading speed. |
Unit 2: Reading for pleasure |
Classroom communication: Learners read for pleasure and parents’ involvement. |
Unit 3: Additional reading techniques |
Classroom communication: How to read aloud to learners (set the scene, expression, speed, volume, pitch and different voices. |
Unit 4: Reading the visual |
Classroom communication: Visual literacy needed in your subject. |
Unit 5: Reading for your profession |
Classroom communication: Overwriting content so learners can read it. |
Unit 6: Reading for further study and research |
Classroom communication: How to get your learners to research for projects and assignments. |