Strategies in Teaching Reading Aloud

27 August 2010

This workshop’s emphasis is on introducing to Primary School teachers effective strategies they can use when reading aloud to their students. These strategies are useful for teachers of all languages. Topics covered include:

• Involving all students in participation during reading aloud sessions
• Promoting comprehension and language development
• Using thinking tasks

Focus

This is a half-day, three-hour workshop specifically aimed at the Primary level. Its emphasis is on introducing to Primary School teachers effective strategies they can use to make their reading aloud to students sessions lively and productive. Teachers in Singapore schools will find the workshop useful because it provides them with practical tips for increasing student engagement, learning and enjoyment of reading.

Approach

A practical, hands-on approach to the use of reading aloud by teachers at the Primary Level will be used. Strategies will be explained and demonstrated. At the end of the workshop, teachers will be equipped with relevant and applicable techniques for classroom teaching.

Topics covered

Why read aloud? Language knowledge General knowledge Reading skills Attitudes towards reading Bonds between children and adults	Who to read aloud to? Never too young Never too old Never too late to start Attitudes towards reading Bonds between children and adults
Choosing the right books to read aloud Types of books Topics Illustrations Vocabulary Storing books	How to read aloud? Choose good stories Practice first Set the scene State title and author Read with feeling and varying intonation Summarize slow parts and paraphrase new words Stop at interesting places Invite participation Ask questions, make connections, make comments Make gestures, body movements, sounds
Activities to accompany reading aloud Pre-reading While reading Reading aloud with prediction After reading activities Creating your own read aloud materials	Related topics Children reading aloud Silent reading
Key point: Reading aloud is a journey not a race. Thus, the longer it takes to finish the story, the better. The book can be a tool to launch a conversation, mostly about life, and, to a lesser extent about language.

 

Trainers' Profile

Dr George Jacobs


Dr George Jacobs has been working in the Singapore education system since 1993 when he began an eight-year tenure at RELC, teaching courses, facilitating workshops and writing materials on the teaching of reading and other areas of language teaching. More recently, he has been a consultant for many Singapore schools, in addition to teaching courses for NIE and other teacher education institutions. He is co-author of Read Aloud Asia and many books for children.

 

Venue & Time

The Grassroots' Club. 190 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, Singapore 568046

2.30pm – 5.30pm

 

Fees & Registration

Standard Rate: $150 per person

Pair/Group Discount*: $105 per person

*Sign up with another teacher(s) from your school to enjoy a 30% discount on the workshop fees.

Application Procedure

1. Download & complete the application form and email  to programmes@educare.sg Principal’s signature will not be required if the application is sent via email. Note, all email application must be copied to the respective school Principal (unless the sender is the school Principal) otherwise; it will not be valid.
2. Alternatively, you could also fax the application form to 6297 7386 (Principal’s signature will be required).