Purpose

This professional learning provides Kindergarten to Year 6 teachers with an opportunity to explore the practical application of  evidence-based teaching of reading.

The focus will be on the 'what', 'why' and 'how' of fluency and its important role in effective reading instruction. Teachers will be given opportunities to gain an understanding of how fluency can be explicitly taught, and the strong relationship to the other components of effective reading instruction.  

Who should participate?

Kindergarten to Year 6 teachers.

Mode of delivery

Blended learning - a mix of self-paced and facilitator-led learning delivered via MS Teams.

Content

Modules 1 and 2 are self-paced learning (total 2.5hr). Complete these self paced modules prior to the facilitated sessions (Modules 3 and 4)

• Module 1: What is fluency? (75 minutes)
• Module 2: Why is fluency important? (75 minutes)
• Module 3: How does explicit fluency instruction impact on student learning?
  
• Module 4: How can fluency be embedded into practice?
  

Completing this course will help you to:

• explore the important role that fluency has in the reading process
  

• define fluency and understand the components of fluent reading
  

• assess fluency in the classroom to identify the needs of your students
  

• investigate teaching strategies to apply effectively into your classroom practice
  

• explicitly teach and plan for quality fluency instruction in the classroom.
  

'Fluency on Teams Blended Learning' will contribute to NESA Accredited PD towards maintaining teacher accreditation in NSW. See MyPL for details of the specific Australian Professional Standards for Teachers addressed.

2025 dates

Term 1

Faciltated session: Tuesday 25 March (9:30am-12:30pm)

Contacts

If you have any questions, contact literacy.numeracy@det.nsw.edu.au.