Language-related professional development workshops.
English spelling, vocabulary development and more.
The Language Garden offers professional development options designed chiefly for teachers of Stages 2 and 3, dealing with the topics of English spelling, vocabulary development and building on the foundations provided by synthetic phonics.
The Shifting Sounds of English - Building on Phonics
For Stage 2/3 teachers. 90-minute presentation. A detailed look at how morphology (meaning units) and etymology (word origins) come to determine English spelling, and how to use knowledge of morphology and etymology to complement phonics instruction. Watch a brief snippet from the presentation below.
Cost:
$400
Latin and Greek Word Families in English
For Stage 2/3 teachers. 90-minute presentation. No knowledge of Latin and Greek needed! A systematic approach to introducing word families and common prefixes and suffixes, for building, consolidating and extending Tier 2 vocabulary knowledge. Watch a brief snippet from the presentation below.
Cost:
$400
The Schwa - English Spelling’s Worst Nightmare
For Stage 2/3 teachers. 90-minute presentation. It’s a sound which can be spelled in over 15 different ways, but how much do you know about it? A guide to dealing with the problems of the schwa, and understanding the patterns of English word stress which cause it to exist. Watch a brief snippet from the presentation below.
Cost:
$400