1. Explore
WHAT MAKES A
SUCCESSFUL TEACHER
OF LITERACY?

2. EFFECTIVE TEACHING PRACTICES
ASSOCIATED WITH LITERACY ...
differentiated practice
authentic reading, writing and talk
creating links between Learning Areas
monitoring and assessment of literacy learning
scaffolding
self-regulation
high expectations

3. EACH TEACHER NEEDS TO BE
EMPOWERED TO PROVIDE ...
A positive, reinforcing and co-operative environment
Links with parents and the local community
Professional support and development
Opportunities for different forms of assessment,
including self-assessment
The opportunity to provide links between home and
school

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