EPISODE · Apr 9, 2023 · 51 MIN
Top Tips for Teaching with Literature with Kate Tucker
from The Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy · host Sharon Callen, Kate Tucker
Literacy expert Sharon Callen chats with Kate Tucker, literacy facilitator and teacher at Mt Barker South Primary School, about the top tips in using literature as a powerful force in literacy teaching, and across a school.Specifically the duo discuss: How a school intentionally and effectively resources a year long approach to the teaching of writing using literatureHow and why teachers use quality literature actively in their Reading and Writing workshops, and how they do it effectivelyHow a school plans out effective units of writing and reading, so students are able to read like writers and write like readersTop tips for teaching and coaching others successfully in this wayAnd much more!Enjoy, and let us know thoughts and feedback in our Facebook Group.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast player.RELATED TEACHIFIC RESOURCES ONLINELetter Knowledge Checklists, F-1 (NEW)LITERATURE TO USE IN THE CLASSROOM Not a Butterfly Alphabet Book by Jerry PallottaWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US..."Working with Sharon and Cue has given my staff a new impetus and focus on improving our student's literacy and learning. The "it's not a program" approach has given teachers the skills, structures and confidence to teach reading and writing in a highly explicit way but still allow it be joyful, interesting and motivating. Cue have been fantastic in their flexibility to deliver their support through video, face-to-face sessions, classroom modelling and ongoing 1 to 1 Zoom sessions. Distance has not been an issue."Andrew, Principal, Western Australia Got any questions? Feedback? Thoughts? Email the Cue office at: [email protected] Teacher’s Tool Kit For Literacy is the free podcast for motivated teachers and school leaders who want the latest tips, tricks and tools to inspire their students and school community in literacy learning. Hear from literacy expert and founder of Cue Learning, Sharon Callen, and special guests.At Cue Learning, our literacy specialists draw on over 30 years of teaching and international consulting experience to deliver world-class learning solutions. We equip, empower and support teachers to become their authentic selves. To find out about upcoming events, and about how Cue can help you and your school, visit the Cue Learning website http://www.cuelearning.com.au/ and sign up to our newsletter https://cuelearning.com.au/contact/And you can get even more amazing teaching resources, right now, at Teachific https://www.teachific.com.au/.To make sure you don’t miss any literacy learning tips and insights, please subscribe to our show on your favourite podcast player. MORE INFORMATION AT A GLANCE:Visit cuelearning.com.auSubscribe to the Teacher’s Tool Kit For Literacy podcasts or join on Apple Podcasts hereContact the Cue office: [email protected] our Teacher's Toolkit facebook groupFind connected resources on TeachificSee upcoming online eventsSee our online video courses hereAnd finally, read our insightful blogs hereProduced by Apiro Media https://apiropodcasts.com
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Literacy expert Sharon Callen talks with teacher and literacy facilitator Kate Tucker about how a school can organise for success in using literature as a rich model for students' writing and reading.
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