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Mastering Morphology: Understanding How English Words Work - Port Macquarie

Explore English spelling and develop your understanding of English orthography

What is this course about?

In this 1-day course we demystify English spelling through the exploration of the layers of its orthography and in the process gain clarity around how to scaffold this learning for students. This workshop is about building teacher confidence and capacity to teach spelling explicitly and provide targeted feedback to students. We will explore phonics patterns, orthographic conventions, morphology and the role that etymology can play in both teacher knowledge and instruction.

Why should I do this course?

If you are a classroom teacher, in learning support or a tutor, this course is a great first step is building your own expertise in English spelling.

Who should do this course?

Classroom teachers of early stage 1 to high school, looking to make sense of English spellings
Teachers and tutors wanting some clarity around how words work!
Leaders supporting their teachers in spelling instruction

What will I get from this course?

SPELD NSW spelling conventions guide
Example scripts to use for classroom instruction
Morpheme cards you can print and use in the classroom

DATE AND TIME

Thursday, 7th of March 2024, 9:00am to 3:30pm (please note, we will not be able to cater to any further dietary requirements received after Tuesday, 27th of March 2024)

LOCATION

The Westport Club, 25 Buller Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444

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7/03/2024 09:00 - 7/03/2024 15:30 (UTC+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Venue:	The Westport Club

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PRICE

Non-members $270

SPELD Members: $230

**SPELD NSW Member Early Bird Pricing (available until Tuesday, 19th of December 2024. All Early Bird pricing is to be paid by the 19th of December 2024): $210**

SPELD Tutor of Professional Members: $210

Venue Details

Name:

The Westport Club

Address:

25 Buller Street, PORT MACQUARIE, NSW, 2444, AUSTRALIA

Organiser Information

Name:

SPELD NSW

Phone:

(02) 9739 6277

Email:

enquiries@speldnsw.org.au

Cancellation Policy

An event registration may be either cancelled with a full refund or transferred to a similar event if the event is more than 14 days away. If the event is in 14 days or less, an event registration may be transferred to a similar event however refunds are no longer available.

If SPELD NSW needs to postpone a professional learning event, due to the risk of illness or otherwise, SPELD NSW will reschedule the event to a future time and will notify attendees of the new date. (If an attendee is unable to attend the event at the new date, SPELD NSW will offer to transfer the registration to a similar event or provide a refund). If SPELD NSW is unable to re-schedule a professional development event, SPELD NSW will offer a full refund of the attendees’ registration fees.

Registrations to professional learning events can be transferred to another attendee. Please advise us of any changes to event attendees (including any dietary requirements).