2016 Tung Hua Primary Day [Part I] 活動時間及地點
Topic 1:Developing literate young learners: The building blocks for a comprehensive literacy program
Early Literacy is central to any English language learning journey and the emphasis on creating literate learners is becoming ever more important. Having a complete literacy program is essential to ensuring learners have every opportunity to nurture the necessary skills for modern education. In this session, Jake Whiddon will introduce the fundamental building blocks and approaches to developing Young Learner literacy. Jake will examine the importance of letter sound recognition, integrating authentic texts, and grammatical accuracy in a literacy curriculum. The session will also demonstrate instant strategies and practical techniques teachers can apply to classes, to support learners with reading and writing in their early stages of language development.