CPD for Early Education and Child Care

Upcoming Events

 

2012 - Expressions of Interest

 

Teaching Functional Handwriting to Students in the 21st Century

Expression of Interest - Saturday, Term 2/3 2012

Dr Dian Jones - Brisbane

This practical ½ day workshop discussed the cognitive and motor theories involved in automated handwriting. It  demonstrates that many handwriting difficulties can be prevented by altering the instructional and intervention strategies used to teach handwriting. The workshop will provide an overview of strategies to assist students obtain functional handwriting required for national testing and throughout schooling. The workshop is aimed at educators and learning support teachers, assisting children with handwriting difficulties.  It is however suitable for therapy and learning support staff .

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Early Years Handwriting Instruction

Expression of Interest – Term 2/3, 2012

Dr Dian Jones - Brisbane

This practical ½ day workshop will provide an overview on varying traditional instructional strategies to teach young children with diverse developmental skills. It will emphasise a multisensory approach to teach young children functional handwriting using developmentally appropriate strategies to automate letter production. The workshop is aimed at early years educators (Kindy, Prep, Year 1) and learning support teachers.  It is however suitable for other educators, therapy and learning support staff .

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