Learning to Be Literate
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An Open Lecture for Professionals and Parents LEARNING TO BE LITERATE: Insights from research for policy and practice Margaret M Clark OBE Visiting Professor Newman University Chair: Justin Gray PGCE Primary Programme Leader Tuesday 16 th June at 5.30 pm Newman University, Birmingham Margaret Clark`s book “Learning to be Literate” has won the UKLA Academic Book Award for 2015 In the lecture, Margaret will draw on her award winning book, recent articles and a further book Synthetic Phonics and Literacy Learning: an evidence based critique to explore policy and practice in the teaching of reading. Both books are available from www.witleypress.co.uk Extracts from reviews include: “It is a must read story of research and practice, drawing on a wealth of experience” “A keen knowledge of how written language and spoken English work is brought together with close observation of children in their homes and schools” “The author documents and critically analyses literacy education over a period of fifty years” “Provides vital illumination for classroom teachers and those who steer the processes of education” “A powerful critique of simplistic policy developments” “It is an enjoyable and informative read which I would recommend to primary teachers” “An easy read that I would love to share with staff.” There is no charge for this lecture and places are limited. To book your place, please email Estelle Vale [email protected] There will be refreshments available in The Atrium at Newman University from 5pm
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An Open Lecture forProfessionals and Parents
LEARNING TO BE LITERATE:Insights from research for policy and practice
Margaret M Clark OBEVisiting Professor Newman University
Chair: Justin Gray PGCE Primary Programme Leader
Tuesday 16th June at 5.30 pm Newman University, Birmingham
Margaret Clark`s book Learning to be Literate has won the UKLA Academic Book Award for 2015In the lecture, Margaret will draw on her award winning book, recent articles and a further book Synthetic Phonics and Literacy Learning: an evidence based critique to explore policy and practice in the teaching of reading. Both books are available from www.witleypress.co.uk Extracts from reviews include: It is a must read story of research and practice, drawing on a wealth of experienceA keen knowledge of how written language and spoken English work is brought together with close observation of children in their homes and schoolsThe author documents and critically analyses literacy education over a period of fifty years Provides vital illumination for classroom teachers and those who steer the processes of educationA powerful critique of simplistic policy developmentsIt is an enjoyable and informative read which I would recommend to primary teachers An easy read that I would love to share with staff.There is no charge for this lecture and places are limited.To book your place, please email Estelle Vale [email protected] There will be refreshments available in The Atrium at Newman University from 5pm
